Carle Foundation Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — URBANA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Carle Foundation Hospital | Report ID | 20201110405 |
| Address | 611 West Park Street | City, State ZIP | URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -88.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 1:40 p.m. on November 3, 2020, an employee slipped on a wet floor in a hospital hallway, fell to the floor, and suffered a broken left kneecap.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2020, a worker at Carle Foundation Hospital in URBANA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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