University Hospitals
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — WILLOUGHBY, OHIO
| Employer | University Hospitals | Report ID | 20241010056 |
| Address | 36000 Euclid Ave | City, State ZIP | WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| 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 | 41.62000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking away from a patient's bed when their foot got caught on a power cord. The employee fell to the ground and sustained a fractured leg.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2024, a worker at University Hospitals in WILLOUGHBY, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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