Valley Health System, Inc.
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Valley Health System, Inc. | Report ID | 20221210922 |
| Address | 223 N. Van Dien Ave. | City, State ZIP | RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07450 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -74.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the medical library carrying a completed research document. She fell to the floor and sustained a pelvic fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2022, a worker at Valley Health System, Inc. in RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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