Yale New Haven Health System
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Abrasions, scratches — BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Yale New Haven Health System | Report ID | 2018099971 |
| Address | 267 GRANT STREET, Northwest 7 Area | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06610 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -73.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 26, 2018 an employee had been performing housekeeping duties and working with cleaners and/or chemicals when she fainted and fell to the floor, suffering abrasions on her head and the bridge of her nose. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2018, a worker at Yale New Haven Health System in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT suffered abrasions, scratches to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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