Kedrion Biopharma
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MELVILLE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Kedrion Biopharma | Report ID | 2015129237 |
| Address | 155 Duryea Rd. | City, State ZIP | MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking toward a stainless steel table in the room when she tripped and fell over a hose containing product, breaking her hip.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at Kedrion Biopharma in MELVILLE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hip(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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