Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center | Report ID | 2018099447 |
| Address | 3250 SW 41st Place | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 |
| Event Date | September 12, 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 | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.61000, -82.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A nurse was administering medication to a resident when she tripped on a light cord and fell to the floor. She suffered a broken right hip and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2018, a worker at Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 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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