Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Concussions — HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation | Report ID | 20211210837 |
| Address | 30 Prospect Avenue | City, State ZIP | HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY 07601 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Computers and peripheral equipment, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -74.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking away from the reception desk when he tripped over an object on wheels, fell to the floor, and hit his head, resulting in a concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2021, a worker at Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation in HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY suffered concussions to the brain. 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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