Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MANSFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital | Report ID | 2023076293 |
| Address | 335 Glessner Avenue | City, State ZIP | MANSFIELD, OHIO 44903 |
| 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621493 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM, an employee completed some computer work and stood up from her desk. Her foot became caught on an ethernet cord causing her to fall. She was hospitalized with a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2023, a worker at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital in MANSFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(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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