Freeman Expositions, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Hernias — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Freeman Expositions, Inc. | Report ID | 2025065693 |
| Address | 415 Summer St | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Constructed surface irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.34000, -71.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking the show floor. While placing/applying graphics, he tripped and fell over a raised area of the carpet. A utility hose and cord ran underneath the carpet. The employee was hospitalized with a hernia and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2025, a worker at Freeman Expositions, Inc. in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered hernias to the abdomen unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with constructed surface irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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