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Allegheny Health Network

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Allegheny Health Network in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Allegheny Health Network Report ID 2015074874
Address 4 Allegheny Center City, State ZIP PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212
Event Date July 20, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Printers and plotters-computer
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.45000, -80.00000

Incident Narrative

On July 20, 2015, an employee tripped when the right foot got caught on a printer. The employee fell and fractured the right ankle, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 20, 2015, a worker at Allegheny Health Network in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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