Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRONX, NEW YORK
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2021043023 |
| Address | Kings Harbor Multicare Center, 2000 East Gun Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | BRONX, NEW YORK 10469 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | 1524731 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -73.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While navigating a hand cart, an employee's right leg was caught under the cart. The employee tripped and fell to the floor, suffering a broken left leg/knee.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2021, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s) and leg(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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