U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System | Report ID | 2023076536 |
| Address | 5901 E. 7TH STREET | City, State ZIP | LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90822 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | 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 | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 923140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -118.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 21, 2023, an employee was sitting at her computer work station entering notes. She completed the task and stood up from her chair. She proceeded to walk, but her leg was caught by the computer's keyboard cord causing her to trip and fall on her left side. The employee sustained a dislocated left glenohumeral joint, left proximal humerus fracture, and left femoral neck fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2023, a worker at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System in LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures and dislocations 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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