ST. ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | ST. ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 20181010700 |
| Address | 77 Warren St | City, State ZIP | BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02135 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell resulting in a cracked kneecap.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at ST. ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER in BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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