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MidState Medical Center

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MidState Medical Center in MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT
Employer MidState Medical Center Report ID 2022021844
Address 435 Lewis Avenue City, State ZIP MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT 06451
Event Date February 28, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.54000, -72.80000

Incident Narrative

On February 28, 2022, an employee tripped over a hospital bed cord and fell to the floor, suffering a broken hip. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2022, a worker at MidState Medical Center in MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(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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