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Baptist Hospital

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Baptist Hospital in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Baptist Hospital Report ID 2019055351
Address 8900 North Kendall Drive City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176
Event Date May 28, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Head, unspecified
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) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.68000, -80.33000

Incident Narrative

A nurse was checking on a patient in their room, tripped on a power cord and fell. Her head struck the floor causing a hematoma.

Incident Summary

On May 28, 2019, a worker at Baptist Hospital in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. 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.

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