Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Report ID | 2016065164 |
| Address | 1010 Varnum Ave. | City, State ZIP | LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS 01854 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.64000, -71.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's foot became stuck on a floor tile, and she fell and broke her hip.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2016, a worker at Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare in LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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