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Northwell Health

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Northwell Health in LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK
Employer Northwell Health Report ID 20191010930
Address 1983 Marcus Ave, Ste. 138 City, State ZIP LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11020
Event Date October 19, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Cardboard
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.75000, -73.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell on cardboard while walking, breaking a rib.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2019, a worker at Northwell Health in LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 2,660 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping over an object" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping over an object injuries.

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