Cornell University
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ITHACA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cornell University | Report ID | 2018077162 |
| Address | 623 University Avenue | City, State ZIP | ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.44000, -76.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder to the sidewalk while scraping paint from a building facade, suffering a fractured ankle and tibia.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2018, a worker at Cornell University in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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