U.S.A. Healthcare-LTC, L.L.C.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CULLMAN, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S.A. Healthcare-LTC, L.L.C. in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
Employer U.S.A. Healthcare-LTC, L.L.C. Report ID 2021097536
Address 401 Arnold Street NE City, State ZIP CULLMAN, ALABAMA 35055
Event Date September 1, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floor irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 623110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.18000, -86.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell on a raised area of the floor and sustained a fracture to their femur.

Incident Summary

On September 1, 2021, a worker at U.S.A. Healthcare-LTC, L.L.C. in CULLMAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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