Spectrum
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Spectrum | Report ID | 2019032741 |
| Address | rt 5 | City, State ZIP | LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK 13365 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.04000, -74.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on icy slush and fell to the ground while stepping off a curb, fracturing his ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2019, a worker at Spectrum in LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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