Bausch & Lomb
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Bausch & Lomb | Report ID | 2017076713 |
| Address | 1400 N. Goodman Street | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14609 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.17000, -77.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a cord and fell, injuring her right knee (contusion).
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2017, a worker at Bausch & Lomb in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s). 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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