Athol Memorial Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Athol Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2023054603 |
| Address | 2033 MAIN STREET | City, State ZIP | ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS 01331 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| 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 | 42.58000, -72.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to get linens in the basement when she tripped on the edge of the non-slip rug and fell onto her back. The employee was hospitalized for an L2 vertebral fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2023, a worker at Athol Memorial Hospital in ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. 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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