Steward Holy Family Hospital, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Steward Holy Family Hospital, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055013 |
| Address | 140 Lincoln Ave. | City, State ZIP | HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(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 # | 1404685 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.76000, -71.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on an electrical cord and fell striking their face on a medication cart. The employee suffered a dislocated right shoulder and a fractured right patella.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2019, a worker at Steward Holy Family Hospital, Inc. in HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(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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