Bluebird, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — NORWICH, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Bluebird, LLC | Report ID | 20191212722 |
| Address | 22 Ridgewood Drive | City, State ZIP | NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 06360 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -72.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 11, 2019, a live-in caregiver was taking trash to a can outside a house. She tripped on the edge of a small ramp and broke her ankle. She was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2019, a worker at Bluebird, LLC in NORWICH, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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