A. Duie Pyle, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | A. Duie Pyle, Inc. | Report ID | 20201212118 |
| Address | 650 Westtown Road | City, State ZIP | WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19381 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -75.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting a pre-trip inspection on his truck when he slipped on ice and tore his left quadriceps muscle.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2020, a worker at A. Duie Pyle, Inc. in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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