RWJBH
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | RWJBH | Report ID | 2017065488 |
| Address | 94 Old Short Hills Rd | City, State ZIP | BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07109 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Canes, crutches, walkers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -74.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a patient's walker and fell, fracturing the right femur.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2017, a worker at RWJBH in BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the thigh(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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