STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2015118444 |
| Address | 375 SEGUINE AVE. | City, State ZIP | STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621498 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -74.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee walking in the hallway slipped on a plastic bag and fell, fracturing the spine.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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