Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. | Report ID | 2022119891 |
| Address | 3200 MacCorkle Avenue SE | City, State ZIP | CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(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) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.33000, -81.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind a machine when they tripped over the cord and fell to the floor, resulting in a femur fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2022, a worker at Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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