Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Concussions — HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation in 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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