Mercy Health - West Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Mercy Health - West Hospital | Report ID | 2023065130 |
| Address | 3300 Mercy Health Boulevard | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45211 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.18000, -84.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying two trash bags to a bin in the kitchen area when they tripped and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured left knee and hip.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2023, a worker at Mercy Health - West Hospital in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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