Saint Francis Medical Clinic
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI
| Employer | Saint Francis Medical Clinic | Report ID | 20241211235 |
| Address | 225 Physician Park Drive | City, State ZIP | POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI 63901 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring building or machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | 1792154 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.76000, -90.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder working on a light ballast when they were shocked and fell from the ladder. The employee sustained a brain bleed, broken vertebra, and other injuries. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2024, a worker at Saint Francis Medical Clinic in POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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