Northwell Health

Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Northwell Health in RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK
Employer Northwell Health Report ID 2024065092
Address 1 Heroes Way City, State ZIP RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK 11901
Event Date June 10, 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 Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.92000, -72.63000

Incident Narrative

An employee was transporting a portable vitals machine when they tripped over the foot of another employee and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a hip fracture and was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 10, 2024, a worker at Northwell Health in RIVERHEAD, 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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