Lehigh Valley Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lehigh Valley Hospital | Report ID | 2020010676 |
| Address | 1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BLVD. | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -75.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a surgical scope into an operating room. She tripped over a part of the surgical table and fell, breaking her right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2020, a worker at Lehigh Valley Hospital in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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