HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
| Employer | HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital | Report ID | 20231211611 |
| Address | 21298 Olean Blvd | City, State ZIP | PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33952 |
| Event Date | December 23, 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 | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.98000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing for a CT scan when she tripped over a loose strap and fell to the floor, fracturing her hip.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2023, a worker at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 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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