LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA·
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures and dislocations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. 7TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90822 on , Fractures and dislocations, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
On July 21, 2023, an employee was sitting at her computer work station entering notes. She completed the task and stood up from her chair. She proceeded to walk, but her leg was caught by the computer's keyboard cord causing her to trip and fall on her left side. The employee sustained a dislocated left glenohumeral joint, left proximal humerus fracture, and left femoral neck fracture.
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