Eastern Maine Medical Center
Fall while sitting — Fractures — BANGOR, MAINE
| Employer | Eastern Maine Medical Center | Report ID | 2023075974 |
| Address | 489 State Street | City, State ZIP | BANGOR, MAINE 04401 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Sacral region |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.80000, -68.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting at their computer when they fell off their chair, resulting in an S4 compression fracture in their spine.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2023, a worker at Eastern Maine Medical Center in BANGOR, MAINE suffered fractures to the sacral region. 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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