B Braun Medical Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | B Braun Medical Inc. | Report ID | 2017109769 |
| Address | 901 Marcon Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18109 |
| Event Date | October 11, 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 | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423450 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.64000, -75.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart while wearing clean room gear. Her footwear became caught in the wheel, causing her to fall and break her right hip.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2017, a worker at B Braun Medical Inc. in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 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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