Athens LTC, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — ATHENS, OHIO
| Employer | Athens LTC, INC. | Report ID | 2020032445 |
| Address | 70 Columbus Cir | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, OHIO 45701 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.34000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking to a laundry cart, an employee stubbed their toe on the floor, tripped and fell, suffering a broken right femur and left shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2020, a worker at Athens LTC, INC. in ATHENS, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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