Saint Vincent's Medical Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Saint Vincent's Medical Center | Report ID | 2016043458 |
| Address | 2819 Main Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06606 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -73.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over an extension cord in the office, suffering a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2016, a worker at Saint Vincent's Medical Center in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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