Aspen Pointe
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Aspen Pointe | Report ID | 2019044400 |
| Address | 179 Parkside Drive | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80910 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2019 | 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) | 621420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -104.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While vacuuming a floor, an employee got tangled in the cord and fell sustaining a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2019, a worker at Aspen Pointe 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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