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Lima Memorial Health Systems

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LIMA, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lima Memorial Health Systems in LIMA, OHIO
Employer Lima Memorial Health Systems Report ID 2022076231
Address 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue City, State ZIP LIMA, OHIO 45804
Event Date July 17, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures 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 Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.73000, -84.08000

Incident Narrative

On July 17, 2022, an employee was turning to walk away from a defibrillation cart when she tripped over the cart's power cord. She fell to the floor and suffered a broken arm and jaw. She was hospitalized

Incident Summary

On July 17, 2022, a worker at Lima Memorial Health Systems in LIMA, OHIO suffered fractures 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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