University of Rochester
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | University of Rochester | Report ID | 2015129047 |
| Address | 789 Elmgrove Rd | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -77.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A bathroom stall door swung back and struck an employee in the face, fracturing her nose.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2015, a worker at University of Rochester in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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