Community Transportation
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Community Transportation | Report ID | 2018043298 |
| Address | 1425 4th Avenue | City, State ZIP | CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15108 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Parking lot irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 485999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.51000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking between vans in the parking lot when he lost his balance on uneven pavement and fell, breaking his hip.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2018, a worker at Community Transportation in CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with parking lot irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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