Boston University
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Boston University | Report ID | 2024065647 |
| Address | 1 Silver Way | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02215 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Canes, crutches, walkers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36000, -71.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee on crutches due to a previous injury slipped and fell to the floor while entering a room, resulting in a broken femur.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2024, a worker at Boston University in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the thigh(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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