Memorial Sloan Kettering
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Memorial Sloan Kettering | Report ID | 2017065783 |
| Address | 1275 York Avenue - Box 440 | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10065 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.91000, -78.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a loading cart into an autoclave when the cart's movable legs became unlocked, causing the legs to retract and the cart to fall and strike the employee. The employee suffered a broken tibia.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2017, a worker at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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