Miami Valley Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — DAYTON, OHIO
| Employer | Miami Valley Hospital | Report ID | 20211210402 |
| Address | 1 Wyoming Street | City, State ZIP | DAYTON, OHIO 45409 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Canes, crutches, walkers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a patient when the walker they were using slipped, causing the employee to fall to the floor. The employee sustained injuries to their left shoulder, elbow, and knee.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2021, a worker at Miami Valley Hospital in DAYTON, OHIO suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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