Emory
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — OXFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Emory | Report ID | 20181011044 |
| Address | 801 Emory Street | City, State ZIP | OXFORD, GEORGIA 30054 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -83.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs to a basement to make a repair when he slipped on the last few stairs, fell to the floor, and fractured his kneecap.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2018, a worker at Emory in OXFORD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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