Branford Hills Health Care Center
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Branford Hills Health Care Center | Report ID | 2024109378 |
| Address | 189 Alps Road | City, State ZIP | BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.26000, -72.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the hallway when she tripped and fell to the floor. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right elbow and nose, as well as bruises on her lips.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2024, a worker at Branford Hills Health Care Center in BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the head and extremities. 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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