Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center | Report ID | 2021043226 |
| Address | 1000 E Mountain Blvd | City, State ZIP | WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA 18711 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cabinets, cases-display, storage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -75.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a case of water and fell, resulting in hospitalization for a hematoma to the leg.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2021, a worker at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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