Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ELMIRA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Inc. in ELMIRA, NEW YORK
Employer Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Inc. Report ID 20211210479
Address 1250 Maple Avenue City, State ZIP ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14904
Event Date December 7, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 623312 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.06000, -76.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to clock out after her shift when she tripped over a runner rug and fell, resulting in a broken right arm.

Incident Summary

On December 7, 2021, a worker at Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Inc. in ELMIRA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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.

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