ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 20191212834 |
| Address | 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 13, 2019, an employee tripped and fell in a corridor. The employee suffered a broken right forearm and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2019, a worker at ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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