ProHealth Care, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | ProHealth Care, Inc. | Report ID | 20201211434 |
| Address | 725 American Ave | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53188 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Grates and drains in floor surface |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working in the kitchen turned the corner, tripped over metal floor grating, and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2020, a worker at ProHealth Care, Inc. in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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