Brightview Landscape Services
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Herniated discs — NEWARK, DELAWARE
| Employer | Brightview Landscape Services | Report ID | 2020076159 |
| Address | 22 Brook Hill Drive | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, DELAWARE 19702 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -75.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a path between an office area and a garage. The employee fell to the ground, suffering a herniated disk in the lower back.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2020, a worker at Brightview Landscape Services in NEWARK, DELAWARE suffered herniated discs to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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