North Hills Racquet Club
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — WEXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | North Hills Racquet Club | Report ID | 2016087132 |
| Address | 100 Village Club Drive | City, State ZIP | WEXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 15090 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713940 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.63000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was teaching tennis class when his knees gave out and he fell. He ruptured both patella tendons in both knees.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2016, a worker at North Hills Racquet Club in WEXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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