BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2019089054 |
| Address | #1 BARNES PLAZA | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63110 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -90.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 3:30 p.m. on August 31, 2019, an employee fell while walking and was found with a laceration above the left eyebrow, a mild facial fracture, a maxillary sinus fracture, and a subarachnoid fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2019, a worker at BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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