Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WELLS, MAINE
| Employer | Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge | Report ID | 2023076675 |
| Address | 427 Post Road | City, State ZIP | WELLS, MAINE 04090 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Fences, fence panels, gates, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.28000, -70.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was watering plants in the greenhouse when they tripped over a solar fence and fell to the ground. The employee's leg was fractured.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2023, a worker at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in WELLS, MAINE suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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