Omnicare of NY

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Omnicare of NY in NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK
Employer Omnicare of NY Report ID 2019010285
Address 8411 Seneca Turnpike, Suite 104 City, State ZIP NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK 13413
Event Date January 9, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 524114 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.08000, -75.32000

Incident Narrative

On 1/09/2019, an employee tripped over a floor mat under a chair and fell breaking her tibia in five places.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2019, a worker at Omnicare of NY in NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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