St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures and dislocations — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064631 |
| Address | 5353 Reynolds Street | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31405 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.02000, -81.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking by a desk, an employee tripped and fell striking an office chair. The employee sustained a fractured right humerus and a dislocated right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2021, a worker at St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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