Albany Medical Center Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Albany Medical Center Hospital | Report ID | 2016088052 |
| Address | 43 New Scotland Ave, Room C123 | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208 |
| Event Date | August 26, 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 | 42.65000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell within her workstation and fractured her knee requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2016, a worker at Albany Medical Center Hospital in ALBANY, 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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