# Fractures at St. Mary's Medical Center
> OSHA SIR `2021064434` · 6/1/2021 · WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** St. Mary's Medical Center
- **Location:** 901 45th St, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, 33407
- **NAICS:** 621491
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While trying to avoid being hit by a patient, a nurse tripped on tubing/wiring and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured left knee.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*