Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center | Report ID | 2018099580 |
| Address | 10701 East Blvd. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44106 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 923140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -81.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a stairwell when she tripped and fell down 10 steps. She suffered a subdermal hematoma.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2018, a worker at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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