Becton Dickinson & Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Becton Dickinson & Co. | Report ID | 20201211560 |
| Address | 1329 West Highway #6, P.O. Box 860 | City, State ZIP | HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA 68949 |
| Event Date | December 9, 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 | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.43000, -99.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a step stool and fell to the floor, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2020, a worker at Becton Dickinson & Co. in HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA 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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