Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire | Report ID | 2024054054 |
| Address | 2310 Craig Rd. | City, State ZIP | EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1748314 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.79000, -91.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 8, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a carpenter fell off a step ladder to the ground when it kicked out, resulting in a fractured left hip.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2024, a worker at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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