Ascension All Saints Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — RACINE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Ascension All Saints Hospital | Report ID | 2023010748 |
| Address | 3805b Spring St | City, State ZIP | RACINE, WISCONSIN 53405 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2023 | 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 | 42.73000, -87.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell out of a room after her feet became tangled in a telephone cord. She suffered a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2023, a worker at Ascension All Saints Hospital in RACINE, WISCONSIN 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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