PPL Electric Utilities, Lehigh Service center
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PPL Electric Utilities, Lehigh Service center | Report ID | 2020087293 |
| Address | 827 Hausman Rd | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.59000, -75.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell in an office hallway, landing on the tile floor, and suffering a broken kneecap.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2020, a worker at PPL Electric Utilities, Lehigh Service center in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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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