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BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL Report ID 2022064968
Address 75 FRANCIS STREET City, State ZIP BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02115
Event Date June 9, 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 42.33000, -71.10000

Incident Narrative

An emergency room nurse tripped over a power cord and fell to the floor resulting in a fractured hip requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2022, a worker at BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 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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