Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313167645 - Uc Irvine Medical Center

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Investigation Summary

On August 30, 2010, Employee #1 was delivering charts to rooms in the neonatal intensive care unit of a medical center. While delivering the charts, she tripped over a baby swing that was located on the floor in one of the rooms. The room was not illuminated and it was difficult to see obstacles or trip hazards. Employee #1 sustained an injury to her right knee, which caused immediate pain, swelling, deformity and a small laceration over the knee. She was treated in the emergency room at the center and later underwent an orthopedic surgical consultation. On August 31, 2010, Employee #1 received in-patient surgery and was subsequently hospitalized for more than 24 hours.

Keywords: KNEE, OBSTRUCTED EGRESS, LACERATION, TRIPPED, FALL