Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Nationwide Children's Hospital | Report ID | 2021054054 |
| Address | 700 Childrens Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43205 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving work and walking to her car when she slipped down steps and fell onto the concrete below, resulting in a fractured right wrist and left knee.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2021, a worker at Nationwide Children's Hospital in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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