UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2021032496 |
| Address | 55 LAKE AVE NORTH | City, State ZIP | WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01655 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.27000, -71.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping off a sidewalk when they lost balance and fell into a glass door, resulting in fractured arm.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2021, a worker at UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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