Rentokil
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FLUSHING, NEW YORK
| Employer | Rentokil | Report ID | 2016076657 |
| Address | Laguardia Airport, Terminal B | City, State ZIP | FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11369 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting an air conditioning unit and its surrounding area for mosquito infestation. An air conditioner drain pipe about 2 inches in diameter and about 2 inches off the ground was on the walkway. As the employee went to step over the pipe, the toe of his right foot caught on the pipe. He fell over and hit the ground, fracturing his left shoulder and suffering a minor forehead contusion.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2016, a worker at Rentokil in FLUSHING, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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