U.S. Census Bureau New York Regional Census Center
Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Sprains and bruises - SAINT ALBANS, New York
| Employer | U.S. Census Bureau New York Regional Census Center |
| Address | Sample Unit, Title 13 |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT ALBANS, New York 11412 |
| Report ID | 2020088210 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains and bruises |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) and knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -73.76000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee fell down a flight of stairs, suffering bruised right and left knees and a sprained ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2020, a worker at U.S. Census Bureau New York Regional Census Center in SAINT ALBANS, New York suffered sprains and bruises to the ankle(s) and knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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