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Cornell University-Lynah Ice Rink

Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — ITHACA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cornell University-Lynah Ice Rink in ITHACA, NEW YORK
Employer Cornell University-Lynah Ice Rink Report ID 2019010629
Address 536 N Campus Rd City, State ZIP ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
Event Date January 18, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.44000, -76.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking on an ice rink surface to retrieve a hockey goal when he slipped and struck his head on the ice, suffering a concussion.

Incident Summary

On January 18, 2019, a worker at Cornell University-Lynah Ice Rink in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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