GREATER LYNN SENIOR SERVICES
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Damage to prosthetic devices, n.e.c. — LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | GREATER LYNN SENIOR SERVICES | Report ID | 2016076959 |
| Address | 330 Lynnway | City, State ZIP | LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01902 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Damage to prosthetic devices, n.e.c. | Body Part | Prosthetic and orthopedic devices of the trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -70.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell out of their chair and damaged their artificial hip.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2016, a worker at GREATER LYNN SENIOR SERVICES in LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered damage to prosthetic devices, n.e.c. to the prosthetic and orthopedic devices of the trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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