Willow Valley Communities
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Willow Valley Communities | Report ID | 2023043551 |
| Address | 675 Willow Valley Square | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17602 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sheets, towels, linens, bedding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -76.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in a resident's room when she tripped over a blanket hanging on the bed and fell. She sustained a right wrist and pelvis fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2023, a worker at Willow Valley Communities in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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