Boston University
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Boston University | Report ID | 2016010032 |
| Address | 771 Commonwealth Avenue | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shoes, boots, slippers, sandals | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over her shoe lace and fell while walking away from her desk, breaking her leg.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2016, a worker at Boston University in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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