The Grove
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | The Grove | Report ID | 2022076593 |
| Address | 11 Pecan Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI 39429 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2022 | 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) | 623110 | Inspection # | 1614955 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.25000, -89.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a patient by their bed. The cable for an alarm caught the employee's leg, causing the employee to fall to the floor and suffer a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2022, a worker at The Grove in COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI 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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