Globalfoundries
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — EAST FISHKILL, NEW YORK
| Employer | Globalfoundries | Report ID | 2017021285 |
| Address | 270 Rt 52 | City, State ZIP | EAST FISHKILL, NEW YORK 12533 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on ice, breaking six ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2017, a worker at Globalfoundries in EAST FISHKILL, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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