Albany Medical Center
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Albany Medical Center | Report ID | 2020109665 |
| Address | 628 Madison Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof overhang. The employee stepped down from the roof onto a step ladder, which tipped over, causing the employee to fall approximately 10-12 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured back.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2020, a worker at Albany Medical Center in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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