Waltham Services
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Waltham Services | Report ID | 2016032253 |
| Address | 13 Joanne Drive, Chestnut Place Apt | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS 01721 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -71.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a curb, fracturing his kneecap.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2016, a worker at Waltham Services in ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 218 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs injuries.
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