Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — EUCLID, OHIO
| Employer | Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital | Report ID | 2018054617 |
| Address | 18901 Lakeshore Blvd. | City, State ZIP | EUCLID, OHIO 44119 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.59000, -81.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 5/12/2018, an employee tripped over an equipment cord while assisting a patient in the emergency room. The employee fell to the ground and broke a leg, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2018, a worker at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital in EUCLID, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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