BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2018066434 |
| Address | 2 Medical Center Dr | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01199 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.12000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while walking, suffering a compound fracture of the left ankle that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2018, a worker at BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER in SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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