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Willis Knighton Health System

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Willis Knighton Health System in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Employer Willis Knighton Health System Report ID 2018099194
Address 8001 Youree Dr. City, State ZIP SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71115
Event Date September 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floor, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.43000, -93.70000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking when her foot became caught on the floor. She then lurched forward and fell, fracturing her right elbow and left knee.

Incident Summary

On September 5, 2018, a worker at Willis Knighton Health System in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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