Lenox Hill Hospital
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Lenox Hill Hospital | Report ID | 2024054170 |
| Address | 100 East 77th Street | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10075 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(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 | 40.77000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was vacuuming rugs in the lobby of a hospital when he lost his balance and fell to the floor, resulting in a left hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2024, a worker at Lenox Hill Hospital in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hip joint(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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