VA Medical Center Northport
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — NORTHPORT, NEW YORK
| Employer | VA Medical Center Northport | Report ID | 2019099416 |
| Address | 79 Middleville Road | City, State ZIP | NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -73.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an A-frame ladder when he slipped on the second or third rung and fell 2 to 3 feet to the concrete floor. The ladder fell on him and onto the floor. He sustained a compound fracture to his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2019, a worker at VA Medical Center Northport in NORTHPORT, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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