University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Report ID | 2022098247 |
| Address | 11100 Euclid Ave | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44110 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Soups, sauces, gravies | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.50000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on soup on the cafeteria floor, suffering a broken right knee.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2022, a worker at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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