Catholic Health System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Catholic Health System | Report ID | 2017010597 |
| Address | 6400 Powers Rd | City, State ZIP | ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 14127 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.73000, -78.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a wet floor, fracturing her left femur and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2017, a worker at Catholic Health System in ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the thigh(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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