Sodexo
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Sodexo | Report ID | 2016010085 |
| Address | 800 Sylvan Ave. | City, State ZIP | ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY 07632 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -73.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the kitchen to the dining area when he missed a 6-inch high unmarked step. He sustained torn knee ligaments and a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2016, a worker at Sodexo in ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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