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The New York Public Library

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The New York Public Library in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
Employer The New York Public Library Report ID 20191011306
Address 200 Clarke Avenue City, State ZIP STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10306
Event Date October 29, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 519120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -74.13000

Incident Narrative

On 10/29, an employee was stocking books on shelves when she slipped and fell to the floor, fracturing her elbows and nose. She was hospitalized and had surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 29, 2019, a worker at The New York Public Library in STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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