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The Residence at Watertown Square

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Residence at Watertown Square in WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer The Residence at Watertown Square Report ID 2018088309
Address 20 Summer St City, State ZIP WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472
Event Date August 14, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Sofas
Industry (NAICS) 623312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.36000, -71.18000

Incident Narrative

While shutting off a table lamp, an employee tripped on a couch and struck her head on the table. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness.

Incident Summary

On August 14, 2018, a worker at The Residence at Watertown Square in WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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.

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