Saint Boniface Catholic Church

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Fractures - OAK HARBOR, Ohio

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in OAK HARBOR, Ohio
Employer Saint Boniface Catholic Church
Address 215 North Church Street
City, State ZIP OAK HARBOR, Ohio 43449
Report ID 2020098357
Event Date September 2, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Audio and video equipment, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 813110
GPS Coordinates 41.51056, -83.14755

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Incident Narrative

On September 2, 2020, an employee was sliding up an interactive whiteboard when it detached from the wall. It fell about 3 feet and knocked the employee to the ground. She suffered a broken hip and/or femur and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On September 2, 2020, a worker at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in OAK HARBOR, Ohio suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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