University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2021010760 |
| Address | 601 Elmwood Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14642 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -77.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while walking down a hallway, resulting in hospitalization for a knee fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2021, a worker at University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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