Ascension

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

Employer	Ascension	Report ID	20181212908
Address	11775 Borman Dr	City, State ZIP	SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63146
Event Date	December 17, 2018	Outcome	Hospitalized
Nature of Injury	Fractures	Body Part	Hip(s)
Event Type	Fall on same level, n.e.c.	Source of Injury	Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source	Doors, except garage and vehicle
Industry (NAICS)	621498	Inspection #	—
GPS Coordinates	38.69000, -90.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking packages to the drop-off box, located near the stairwell door, when someone opened that door and caused the employee to fall onto the floor. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for a broken hip.

Incident Summary

On December 17, 2018, a worker at Ascension in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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