Arc of Southington
Fall on same level due to slipping — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Arc of Southington | Report ID | 2021021044 |
| Address | 201 Woodruff Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06489 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.60000, -72.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking out of the trash at 11:30 p.m. when they slipped on ice on a sidewalk and fell to the ground. The employee suffered a neck injury that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at Arc of Southington in SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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