Miller Keystone Blood Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Miller Keystone Blood Center | Report ID | 2017021792 |
| Address | 2925 William Penn Hwy., Suite 105 | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18045 |
| Event Date | February 24, 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 tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -75.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking backwards while pulling a cart full of coolers into the facility, tripped over a mat, and fell breaking four ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2017, a worker at Miller Keystone Blood Center in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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