RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group- Neurosurgery
Fall while sitting — Fractures — LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group- Neurosurgery | Report ID | 20221110373 |
| Address | 200 South Orange Ave, Suite 275 | City, State ZIP | LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -74.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 28, 2022, an employee fell off a chair and sustained a left ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2022, a worker at RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group- Neurosurgery in LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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