Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Report ID | 2021086680 |
| Address | 6200 West Parker Road | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75093 |
| Event Date | August 9, 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. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.04000, -96.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying two pieces of medical equipment out of a room. Her right foot caught on an object and she fell, landing on her left knee and breaking the kneecap.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2021, a worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano in PLANO, TEXAS 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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