HCR ManorCare Health Services West Allen
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | HCR ManorCare Health Services West Allen | Report ID | 2020054794 |
| Address | 535 N 17th St | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(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 | 40.60000, -75.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a mouse cord while standing up from a desk. The employee fell to the floor, suffering a broken humerus.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2020, a worker at HCR ManorCare Health Services West Allen in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the upper arm(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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