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Schindler Elevator, Corp.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Schindler Elevator, Corp. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Employer Schindler Elevator, Corp. Report ID 20161211662
Address 1 Crossby Hall City, State ZIP BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14201
Event Date December 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 238290 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.86000, -78.82000

Incident Narrative

While unloading supplies from a truck, an employee slipped on ice and broke an ankle.

Incident Summary

On December 15, 2016, a worker at Schindler Elevator, Corp. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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