AAA Northeast
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | AAA Northeast | Report ID | 20201211291 |
| Address | 7 Lakeland Park Drive | City, State ZIP | PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ducts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 524210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.53000, -70.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting an HVAC duct inside the facility, tripped over the duct, and fell fracturing his left femur.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2020, a worker at AAA Northeast in PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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