North Shore LIJ
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK
| Employer | North Shore LIJ | Report ID | 2016021042 |
| Address | 410 Lakeville Road | City, State ZIP | NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK 11040 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -73.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell while entering the cafeteria suffering a broken knee cap requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2016, a worker at North Shore LIJ in NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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