Homewatch Caregivers
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Homewatch Caregivers | Report ID | 2020098492 |
| Address | 7242 Nevis Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235 |
| Event Date | September 6, 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 | Wheelchairs and other mobility devices, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While making a client's bed, an employee tripped over the foot rest of a wheelchair and fell resulting in a broken hip. The employee's shoulder and knee were also injured.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2020, a worker at Homewatch Caregivers in COLUMBUS, 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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