North Mississippi Medical Center Services, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | North Mississippi Medical Center Services, LLC | Report ID | 2019076639 |
| Address | 830 South Gloster | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38801 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -88.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell into an elevator that had stopped 8-10 inches above floor level. The employee landed on the floor and suffered a broken humerus.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2019, a worker at North Mississippi Medical Center Services, LLC in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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