Wellpath LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Wellpath LLC | Report ID | 2023076265 |
| Address | 3620 North Harris Road | City, State ZIP | WAYCROSS, GEORGIA 31503 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.25000, -82.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee plugged a golf cart in to charge then tripped over the cord and fell to the ground resulting in a right hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2023, a worker at Wellpath LLC in WAYCROSS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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