Flowers Hospital
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Flowers Hospital | Report ID | 2019066549 |
| Address | 4370 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36305 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.23000, -85.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an 8-foot A-frame ladder and fell approximately two feet. The employee suffered a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2019, a worker at Flowers Hospital in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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