Covenant Children's Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Covenant Children's Hospital | Report ID | 2021054400 |
| Address | 4015 22nd Place | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79410 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -101.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cleaning the operating room, an employee tripped over a cord and fell fracturing her ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2021, a worker at Covenant Children's Hospital in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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