Union General Health Systems
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Union General Health Systems | Report ID | 2020109490 |
| Address | 164 Nursing Home Circle | City, State ZIP | BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 |
| Event Date | October 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 | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.88000, -83.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a fan cord in the laundry room and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left hip.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Union General Health Systems in BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 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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