CVS Health
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | CVS Health | Report ID | 2019043588 |
| Address | 29 Deforest Ave | City, State ZIP | SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2019 | 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) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -74.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a space heater cord, fell and broke her hip.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2019, a worker at CVS Health in SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 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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