Lincoln Health
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE
| Employer | Lincoln Health | Report ID | 2023043364 |
| Address | 35 Miles Street | City, State ZIP | DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE 04543 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2023 | 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 | Sheets, towels, linens, bedding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1664672 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.02000, -69.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a table cloth in a kitchen, fell to the floor, and suffered a broken left hip.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2023, a worker at Lincoln Health in DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE 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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