Genesis Health System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures and dislocations — ALEDO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Genesis Health System | Report ID | 2016010640 |
| Address | 409 NW 9th Ave | City, State ZIP | ALEDO, ILLINOIS 61231 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -90.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on ice on the sidewalk, displacing and fracturing their knee cap and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2016, a worker at Genesis Health System in ALEDO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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