Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Bruises, contusions — DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | Report ID | 2023076912 |
| Address | 789 Central Avenue | City, State ZIP | DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03820 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -70.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into an elevator when they tripped and fell forward. They sustained a head contusion and bruised ribs that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2023, a worker at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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