Doctor's Memorial Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Doctor's Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2021043173 |
| Address | 1209 1st Ave Street, DMH Steinhatchee Family Medical Clinic | City, State ZIP | STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA 32359 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thoracic region |
| 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 | 29.67000, -83.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 16, 2021, an employee slipped on an oily floor while getting up from her desk. She landed on the floor, suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2021, a worker at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thoracic region. 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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