University Hospital
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | University Hospital | Report ID | 2025032576 |
| Address | 1350 Walton Way | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(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 | 33.47000, -81.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting at her desk working on paperwork. When she stood up, she tripped on a phone cord under the desk and fell to the floor, fracturing her right femoral neck. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2025, a worker at University Hospital in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip joint(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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