Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Report ID | 2021010637 |
| Address | 700 Chlidrens Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43205 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from a hospital to a parking garage when they slipped and fell on a sidewalk, resulting in a fractured tibia. Freezing rain was present during the incident.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2021, a worker at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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