North Country Associates
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FARMINGTON, MAINE
| Employer | North Country Associates | Report ID | 2020065541 |
| Address | 107 Orchard Street | City, State ZIP | FARMINGTON, MAINE 04938 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Beds, mattresses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.67000, -70.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a resident when she got caught and tripped on the patient s bedding and fell to the floor, breaking her tibia and fibula. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2020, a worker at North Country Associates in FARMINGTON, MAINE suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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