St. Mary's Medical Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | St. Mary's Medical Center | Report ID | 2021064434 |
| Address | 901 45th St | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33407 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(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) | 621491 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.75000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While trying to avoid being hit by a patient, a nurse tripped on tubing/wiring and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left knee.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2021, a worker at St. Mary's Medical Center in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(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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