PENRAC LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PENRAC LLC | Report ID | 2016109755 |
| Address | 3395 Airport Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a door threshold and fell on his face, breaking his neck and lacerating his face.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2016, a worker at PENRAC LLC in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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