Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Fall on same level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — BOAZ, ALABAMA
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2023032109 |
| Address | 600 Corely Ave, Diversicare of Boaz | City, State ZIP | BOAZ, ALABAMA 35957 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -86.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on the floor while walking to return some glasses. The employee sustained a hip contusion that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2023, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in BOAZ, ALABAMA suffered bruises, contusions to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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