Chartwells K12
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — REDDING, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Chartwells K12 | Report ID | 2019088847 |
| Address | 100 Black Rock Turnpike | City, State ZIP | REDDING, CONNECTICUT 06896 |
| Event Date | August 26, 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) | 722310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -73.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's foot was caught on a phone/computer cable and she fell to the floor on her left side. She broke her hip, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2019, a worker at Chartwells K12 in REDDING, CONNECTICUT 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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