Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network Report ID 20201110929
Address 105 Corporate Dr City, State ZIP PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03076
Event Date November 18, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.96000, -71.50000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over the cord attached to the patient alarm pad on a wheel chair and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured hip.

Incident Summary

On November 18, 2020, a worker at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the hip(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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