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The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania in GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Report ID 20191212944
Address 1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 101 City, State ZIP GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15601
Event Date December 17, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floor, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 813219 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.32000, -79.54000

Incident Narrative

While walking, an employee's feet became caught on the concrete floor, causing the employee to trip and fall into the wall/floor. The employee suffered a broken left wrist and right shoulder and required lip stitches.

Incident Summary

On December 17, 2019, a worker at The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania in GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. 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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