University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fall while sitting — Fractures — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Report ID | 2024032658 |
| Address | 4400 Emile Street | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68198 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -95.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost their balance and fell while attempting to sit on a stool in a patient exam room. They landed on their left wrist, resulting in fractures to the ulna and radius bones.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2024, a worker at University of Nebraska Medical Center in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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