Allegheny Health Network
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allegheny Health Network | Report ID | 20181010936 |
| Address | 1307 Federal Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Computer and laptop cases | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -80.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting out of her car and tripped over a laptop bag, breaking her foot and ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2018, a worker at Allegheny Health Network in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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