Yale-New Haven Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Report ID | 2022109001 |
| Address | 20 York Street | City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06510 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -72.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 13, 2022, an employee was walking to her office through an atrium when she slipped on a puddle on the floor and fell, resulting in a fractured left kneecap and leg bruising.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2022, a worker at Yale-New Haven Hospital in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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