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Mid Coast Hospital

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BRUNSWICK, MAINE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mid Coast Hospital in BRUNSWICK, MAINE
Employer Mid Coast Hospital Report ID 2017021318
Address 123 Medical Center Drive City, State ZIP BRUNSWICK, MAINE 04011
Event Date February 9, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.90000, -69.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell on the left side of his back while shoveling snow from the loading dock. He fractured three ribs and suffered bruising.

Incident Summary

On February 9, 2017, a worker at Mid Coast Hospital in BRUNSWICK, MAINE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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