Driscoll Children's Hospital
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | Driscoll Children's Hospital | Report ID | 2024042966 |
| Address | 3533 South Alameda Street | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78411 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.74000, -97.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a hallway. When she turned to go in another direction, she tripped and fell to the floor fracturing her femur.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2024, a worker at Driscoll Children's Hospital in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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