Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Report ID | 2018099942 |
| Address | 330 Brookline Avenue | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Wheelchairs and other mobility devices, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over a wheelchair. Her right knee struck the floor, and she suffered a kneecap fracture that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2018, a worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(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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