Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20161010028 |
| Address | 65 Great Valley Parkway | City, State ZIP | MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA 19355 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -75.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while stepping off of an ergonomic mat twisting an ankle and hitting their head. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2016, a worker at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered sprains, strains, tears, unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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