Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Concussions — PERRYSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Hospice of Northwest Ohio | Report ID | 2021108523 |
| Address | 30000 East River Road | City, State ZIP | PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -83.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 2, 2021, an employee was repositioning a patient when she tripped over a mat and struck her head against the wall, resulting in a concussion.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2021, a worker at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in PERRYSBURG, OHIO suffered concussions to the brain. 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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