Department of Veteran Affairs
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Department of Veteran Affairs | Report ID | 2017054653 |
| Address | 179-00 Linden Blvd | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11425 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple leg locations, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fabric pressers and ironing appliances | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623311 | Inspection # | 1238530 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -73.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the ribbon on a linen press when his shirt became caught in the press machine. He twisted his body and fell to the floor, fracturing his femur and leg.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2017, a worker at Department of Veteran Affairs in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple leg locations, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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