Estes Express Lines, Inc.
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Estes Express Lines, Inc. | Report ID | 2020087862 |
| Address | 221 Church Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -76.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a curb and fell to the ground on their side. The employee suffered five broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2020, a worker at Estes Express Lines, Inc. in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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