LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — DUBLIN, OHIO
| Employer | LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | Report ID | 2021021427 |
| Address | 6370 Wilcox Rd. | City, State ZIP | DUBLIN, OHIO 43016 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.09000, -83.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from a reception area to a lobby. While opening a door, the employee slipped on a wet floor and suffered a broken kneecap.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2021, a worker at LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA in DUBLIN, OHIO suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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