Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BROOKHAVEN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Report ID | 20171212317 |
| Address | 50 Horseblock Rd. | City, State ZIP | BROOKHAVEN, NEW YORK 11719 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.80000, -72.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near an encapsulation machine when he lost his footing, slipped, and fell to the floor, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2017, a worker at Amneal Pharmaceuticals in BROOKHAVEN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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