The Valley Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Strains — RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | The Valley Hospital | Report ID | 2017087505 |
| Address | 233 N Van Dien Ave. | City, State ZIP | RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07450 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -74.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a wet floor, suffering a severe back strain and pain.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2017, a worker at The Valley Hospital in RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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