Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitaiton LP
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LEVELLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitaiton LP | Report ID | 2023042921 |
| Address | 803 S. Alamo Road | City, State ZIP | LEVELLAND, TEXAS 79336 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Wheelchairs-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -102.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking out of an office while a resident was coming down the hall in his wheelchair. The employee tripped over his wheelchair and fell, resulting in right arm and leg fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2023, a worker at Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitaiton LP in LEVELLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(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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