Erie Zoological Society
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Erie Zoological Society | Report ID | 2016010856 |
| Address | 423 West 38th Street | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16508 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.09000, -80.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The Zamboni driver was shoveling shaved ice off of the ice rink. While shoveling the shaved ice, the driver slipped, fell, and fractured his hip. The driver was hospitalized and will undergo surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2016, a worker at Erie Zoological Society in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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