Bijou Healthcare, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Bijou Healthcare, Inc. | Report ID | 20180910054 |
| Address | 1719 E. Bijou St. | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80909 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.83000, -104.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over an oxygen hose in a patient's room and fell, suffering a fractured hip. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2018, a worker at Bijou Healthcare, Inc. in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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