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WVU Medicine

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — RIPLEY, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WVU Medicine in RIPLEY, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer WVU Medicine Report ID 2023031932
Address 122 Pinnell Street City, State ZIP RIPLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25271
Event Date March 1, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.82000, -81.72000

Incident Narrative

An employee was serving co-workers in the cafeteria when they slipped or tripped over an anti-fatigue mat and fell, striking their elbow and hip on the floor. The employee suffered a fractured hip.

Incident Summary

On March 1, 2023, a worker at WVU Medicine in RIPLEY, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the hip(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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