Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs | Report ID | 2023064995 |
| Address | 4090 Briargate Parkway | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80920 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Patient hoists, lifting harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.96000, -104.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying totes when they tripped over a patient lift. They were hospitalized for a hematoma on the right thigh.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2023, a worker at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(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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