National DCP
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK
| Employer | National DCP | Report ID | 2019088818 |
| Address | 4469 Steelway Blvd | City, State ZIP | LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK 13088 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.13000, -76.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing onto an over-the-road tractor when the employee slipped off the running board, resulting in a ruptured knee tendon.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2019, a worker at National DCP in LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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