Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Report ID | 2016065733 |
| Address | 330 Brookline Ave | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming into work and opened the door. Stripper that was being placed had puddled under the door. The employee slipped on the floor and broke the left wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2016, a worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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