Medical Center of Aurora
Fall on same level due to slipping — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | Medical Center of Aurora | Report ID | 2018066229 |
| Address | 1501 S Potomac St | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80012 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.68000, -104.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a puddle of water and fell as she entered the facility. She suffered a torn hamstring and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2018, a worker at Medical Center of Aurora in AURORA, COLORADO suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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