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Boston University

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Boston University in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Boston University Report ID 2016043181
Address 775 Commonwealth Ave City, State ZIP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115
Event Date April 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.35000, -71.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell while using a two-wheel dolly, breaking ribs.

Incident Summary

On April 15, 2016, a worker at Boston University in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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