Hartford Healthcare
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Hartford Healthcare | Report ID | 20171211877 |
| Address | Donnelly Builidng, 200 Retreat Avenue | City, State ZIP | HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06102 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -72.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk near the parking lot, fracturing her ankle and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2017, a worker at Hartford Healthcare in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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