Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — AKRON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in AKRON, OHIO
Employer Cleveland Clinic Akron General Report ID 2025032759
Address 1 Akron General Ave City, State ZIP AKRON, OHIO 44307
Event Date March 24, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slip or trip Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Solvents and degreasers except naphtha based
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.07000, -81.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through a hospital unit when they slipped on adhesive remover that was on the floor and and fell. The employee suffered a left quadriceps tendon rupture and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On March 24, 2025, a worker at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in AKRON, OHIO suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(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.

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