TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | Report ID | 2019054691 |
| Address | 1938 Liacoras Walk | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19122 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell, suffering a broken bone in the lower leg.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2019, a worker at TEMPLE UNIVERSITY in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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