MIT
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | MIT | Report ID | 2017032388 |
| Address | 555 Memorial Drive | City, State ZIP | CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 3/15/17, an employee walking on a walkway towards the southwest entrance of the building slipped and fell on ice and broke their right leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2017, a worker at MIT in CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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