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Smithsonian Institute Castle

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Smithsonian Institute Castle in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Employer Smithsonian Institute Castle Report ID 2023109782
Address 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20560
Event Date October 23, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 712110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.88000, -77.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee exited an elevator, turned left, and tripped over a furniture moving cart that was against the wall of the hallway. The employee sustained injuries to their back, right leg, and two fingers.

Incident Summary

On October 23, 2023, a worker at Smithsonian Institute Castle in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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