St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center | Report ID | 20241010152 |
| Address | 801 Pole Line Rd West | City, State ZIP | TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(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 | 42.59000, -114.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a patient for an exam when her foot got caught on a transducer cord hanging off a machine and onto the floor. The employee fell to the floor and suffered a fractured left patella.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2024, a worker at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in TWIN FALLS, IDAHO suffered fractures to the knee(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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