Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210467 |
| Address | 7727 Lake Underhill Rd | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32822 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving echocardiographic machines in a storage alcove. His foot tangled in the machines' cords as he was turning to leave. He fell and broke his right hip.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2021, a worker at Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(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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