Willow Knoll Post Acute of Middletown
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
| Employer | Willow Knoll Post Acute of Middletown | Report ID | 2020032798 |
| Address | 4400 Vannest Avenue | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45042 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| 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) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.54000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was caring for a patient. The employee's foot was caught by cords that were connected with a plastic tie. The employee fell to the floor, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2020, a worker at Willow Knoll Post Acute of Middletown in MIDDLETOWN, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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.
Context
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