Brigham and Womens Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Brigham and Womens Hospital | Report ID | 2020087832 |
| Address | 75 Francis Street | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02215 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33000, -71.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a wet lobby floor and fell, suffering a broken kneecap.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2020, a worker at Brigham and Womens Hospital in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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