Orkin Pest Control, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Dislocation of joints — HALEDON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Orkin Pest Control, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054532 |
| Address | 63 Grand View | City, State ZIP | HALEDON, NEW JERSEY 07508 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.96000, -74.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was engaged in pest control duties at a private residence. The employee lost balance while descending brick steps, fell, and sustained a dislocated left knee requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2019, a worker at Orkin Pest Control, Inc. in HALEDON, NEW JERSEY suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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