Cooper University Health Care
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface - Fractures - VOORHEES, New Jersey
| Employer | Cooper University Health Care |
| Address | 6400 Main Street |
| City, State ZIP | VOORHEES, New Jersey 08043 |
| Report ID | 2023098608 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface |
| Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86689, -74.94371 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into work when they tripped over uneven concrete and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a hip and femur fracture that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2023, a worker at Cooper University Health Care in VOORHEES, New Jersey suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
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