Hofstra University
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
| Employer | Hofstra University | Report ID | 2018044048 |
| Address | 205 Hofstra University | City, State ZIP | HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK 11549 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking equipment in the paint shop when he tripped over a bag that was sitting on the floor and fell, landing on and fracturing his left elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2018, a worker at Hofstra University in HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the elbow(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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