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University Hospitals

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ELYRIA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at University Hospitals in ELYRIA, OHIO
Employer University Hospitals Report ID 20211210537
Address 630 East River St. City, State ZIP ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
Event Date December 8, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.36000, -82.09000

Incident Narrative

On December 8, 2021, an employee was leaving a worksite when they slipped on an icy sidewalk and fell, resulting in a wrist fracture.

Incident Summary

On December 8, 2021, a worker at University Hospitals in ELYRIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 3,680 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to slipping" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to slipping injuries.

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