Emory University Hospital Midtown
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Emory University Hospital Midtown | Report ID | 2024042871 |
| Address | 550 Peachtree Street Northeast | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30308 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing up at a desk after completing paperwork when she tripped and fell due to her left leg being tangled in cords under the desk. She fell onto her right hip and injured it, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2024, a worker at Emory University Hospital Midtown in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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