Erickson Living
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Erickson Living | Report ID | 2015063374 |
| Address | 400 Brooksby Village Drive | City, State ZIP | PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.55000, -70.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a computer cord and fell resulting in a fractured patella and right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2015, a worker at Erickson Living in PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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