JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC. in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
Employer JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC. Report ID 2023109955
Address 501 6th Avenue South City, State ZIP SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33701
Event Date October 27, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 622310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.76000, -82.64000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on a cart wheel and fell, landing on their knee and wrist. The employee required surgery for their injuries.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2023, a worker at JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC. in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the upper and lower limb(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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