Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | Report ID | 20231110275 |
| Address | 2110 WEST 110TH STREET | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44102 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Wheelchairs and other mobility devices, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813319 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -81.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving for lunch. The wheel of her knee scooter struck a divot in the floor which caused her to fall into a metal rack. The employee sustained a broken right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2023, a worker at Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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