Mercy Health
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TROY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Mercy Health | Report ID | 2023032470 |
| Address | 1000 E Cherry St | City, State ZIP | TROY, MISSOURI 63379 |
| Event Date | March 19, 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 | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.98000, -90.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing at the bedside of a patient. While moving to the other side of the bed, the employee tripped over a phone cord and fell to the floor sustaining a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2023, a worker at Mercy Health in TROY, MISSOURI 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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