LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — MANHEIM, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL in 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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