River Park Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | River Park Hospital | Report ID | 20231211546 |
| Address | 1230 6th Avenue | City, State ZIP | HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25701 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.41000, -82.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on pavement when they slipped on ice and fell to the ground, resulting in a spiral fracture of the femur.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2023, a worker at River Park Hospital in HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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