BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Dislocation of joints — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2022108966 |
| Address | 800 MEADOWS ROAD | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33486 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.35000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a chair in a hospital room and fell, dislocating her elbow.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2022, a worker at BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered dislocation of joints to the elbow(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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