United States Census Bureau
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | United States Census Bureau | Report ID | 2020099066 |
| Address | 000 Unknown Street | City, State ZIP | BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02135 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 926110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -71.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was returning census equipment when she tripped on a curb and fell onto the sidewalk, fracturing her hip which required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2020, a worker at United States Census Bureau in BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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