Prospect CT Medical Foundation
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Prospect CT Medical Foundation | Report ID | 2019077672 |
| Address | 945 Main Street | City, State ZIP | MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT 06040 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -72.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 26, 2019, an employee tripped and fell on a carpeted surface while walking out of a patient's room. The employee suffered five bone fractures in her hip, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2019, a worker at Prospect CT Medical Foundation in MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 780 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2022 | Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Amarillo Gear Company LLC. | AMARILLO, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 18, 2019 | JP Express Service, Inc. | DEER PARK, NEW YORK | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Inc. | DELTONA, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 1, 2019 | Baptist Health | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 22, 2021 | The Carle Foundation Hospital | URBANA, ILLINOIS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Tyson Foods, Inc. | VIENNA, GEORGIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Macy's Logistics | OWASSO, OKLAHOMA | Fractures | Hosp. |