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MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Report ID 2017032724
Address 55 FRUIT STREET City, State ZIP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02114
Event Date March 24, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 621511 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.36000, -71.06000

Incident Narrative

On March 24, 2017, an employee's foot became caught on telecommunications wires, causing the employee to fall and suffer a fractured hip and bruised right shin.

Incident Summary

On March 24, 2017, a worker at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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