National DCP

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments - LIVERPOOL, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at National DCP in LIVERPOOL, New York
Employer National DCP
Address 4469 Steelway Blvd
City, State ZIP LIVERPOOL, New York 13088
Report ID 2019088818
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
GPS Coordinates 43.13138, -76.20223

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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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