REM Sevita Health
Fall on same level due to slipping — Dislocation of joints — RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | REM Sevita Health | Report ID | 2023043427 |
| Address | 1 Thaxton Street | City, State ZIP | RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26164 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.93000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting up from a couch when the rug slipped out from under them, causing them to fall and dislocate their knee.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2023, a worker at REM Sevita Health in RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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