LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — MANHEIM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2015118514 |
| Address | Spooky Nook Sports Arena, 2913 Spooky Nook Road | City, State ZIP | MANHEIM, PENNSYLVANIA 17545 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Structures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -76.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were participating in team building exercises at the sports complex. An employee was climbing a wall when she lost her grip and fell 20 feet. She broke both heels and her thumb, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL in MANHEIM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with structures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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