Laurel Health Care Company
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WESTERVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Laurel Health Care Company | Report ID | 20221110286 |
| Address | 8181 Worthington Road | City, State ZIP | WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -82.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder hanging decorations. When descending the ladder, her shoe got caught and she fell to the ground, resulting in a left hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2022, a worker at Laurel Health Care Company in WESTERVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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