Hackensack Meridian Health System
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Hackensack Meridian Health System | Report ID | 2024010848 |
| Address | 7600 River Road | City, State ZIP | NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY 07047 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a cord at their desk. The employee fell to the floor and suffered a broken right elbow.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2024, a worker at Hackensack Meridian Health System in NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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