LUTHERAN HOMES OF OCONOMOWOC, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN
| Employer | LUTHERAN HOMES OF OCONOMOWOC, INC. | Report ID | 2021064514 |
| Address | 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave, P.O. Box 208 | City, State ZIP | OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(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) | 623312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.11000, -88.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a power cord for an electric rocking chair, fell to the floor, and broke her hip.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2021, a worker at LUTHERAN HOMES OF OCONOMOWOC, INC. in OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip(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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