BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MONSON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2018088706 |
| Address | 2 Main St | City, State ZIP | MONSON, MASSACHUSETTS 01057 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.10000, -72.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down two exterior steps while leaving the facility, fracturing the right ankle and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2018, a worker at BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER in MONSON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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