Saint Annes Hospital

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Fractures - FALL RIVER, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Saint Annes Hospital in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts
Employer Saint Annes Hospital
Address 795 Middle Street
City, State ZIP FALL RIVER, Massachusetts 02721
Report ID 2016021771
Event Date February 28, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110
GPS Coordinates 41.69241, -71.16345

Location Map

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell against the wall and floor while trying to assist a falling patient, breaking her left arm.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2016, a worker at Saint Annes Hospital in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,479 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level, n.e.c. injuries.

See all reports for Saint Annes Hospital.

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Fall on same level, n.e.c. events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Feb 26, 2020 Coca-Cola Southwest Beverage Distribution HOUSTON, Texas Intracranial injuries, unspecified Hosp.
Nov 27, 2018 Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Center HEMPSTEAD, New York Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Hosp.
Feb 20, 2016 Midwest Petroleum O FALLON, Missouri Fractures Hosp.
Mar 25, 2022 Briggs & Stratton Corp POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri Fractures Hosp.
Mar 23, 2021 Vail Resorts VAIL, Colorado Fractures Hosp.
Nov 7, 2023 CVS Pharmacy MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, New Jersey Fractures Hosp.
Aug 24, 2022 The Kroger Company MESQUITE, Texas Fractures Hosp.
Apr 17, 2021 The Giant Company CARLISLE, Pennsylvania Fractures Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports