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Verizon NY Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Verizon NY Inc. in PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK
Employer Verizon NY Inc. Report ID 2015030965
Address 29 Arlo Lane City, State ZIP PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 10566
Event Date March 3, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 517110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.29000, -73.87000

Incident Narrative

Employee was walking between the garage and his truck, carrying an approximately 25 lb. cable reel. He slipped on the snow and fell. He drove himself to the hospital, suffered a hernia and had surgery.

Incident Summary

On March 3, 2015, a worker at Verizon NY Inc. in PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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