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ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA Report ID 20181212356
Address 172 Kinsley St City, State ZIP NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03060
Event Date December 2, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # 1363696
GPS Coordinates 42.74000, -71.48000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on a cord and fell to the floor. The employee was hospitalized for a broken hip.

Incident Summary

On December 2, 2018, a worker at ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF NASHUA in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the hip(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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