Medtronic
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Medtronic | Report ID | 2025032606 |
| Address | 201 industrial way west | City, State ZIP | EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07724 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2025 | 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 | Disinfectants, detergents, soap products | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -74.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee sprayed her hands with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) disinfectant. While using the alcohol and rubbing her hands, droplets of IPA fell to the floor. When the employee turned to walk away, her right foot slipped on the IPA droplets and she fell to the floor, landing on her right side and fracturing her right hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2025, a worker at Medtronic in EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY 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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