RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2022054586 |
| Address | 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVENUE | City, State ZIP | PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY 08861 |
| Event Date | May 26, 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 | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -74.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over a garden hose, landing on the ground and suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2022, a worker at RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER in PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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