Fairfield University
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Fairfield University | Report ID | 2020098860 |
| Address | 1073 N. Benson Rd, East of Kostka Hall on Mahan Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06824 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Embankments |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.16000, -73.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While returning to their patrol vehicle after dark, an officer slipped and fell down an embankment in the woods fracturing three ribs.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2020, a worker at Fairfield University in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with embankments identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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