Cape Cod Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Cape Cod Hospital | Report ID | 2022065191 |
| Address | 27 Park Street | City, State ZIP | HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS 02601 |
| Event Date | June 15, 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 | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -70.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a floor mat and fell to the floor landing on their back and side. The employee sustained a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2022, a worker at Cape Cod Hospital in HYANNIS, 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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