Universal Health Services, Inc.

Fall on same level, unspecified - Fractures - WAYNE, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Universal Health Services, Inc. in WAYNE, Pennsylvania
Employer Universal Health Services, Inc.
Address 1250 Drummers Lane
City, State ZIP WAYNE, Pennsylvania 19080
Report ID 2015010171
Event Date January 7, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, unspecified
Source of Injury Floor, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 551114
GPS Coordinates 40.08000, -75.41000

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Incident Narrative

An employee fell in the ladies restroom fracturing the femur in seven places. She was hospitalized as a result.

Incident Summary

On January 7, 2015, a worker at Universal Health Services, Inc. in WAYNE, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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