Pine Bush Suites
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Pine Bush Suites | Report ID | 2019043435 |
| Address | 1379 Washington Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12206 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1391325 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.68000, -73.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through a facility when she tripped on a wire that was hidden beneath the seat. The wire wrapped around her ankle, causing her to fall and break her knee. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2019, a worker at Pine Bush Suites in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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