Orbital Engineering. Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Cuts, lacerations — WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Orbital Engineering. Inc. | Report ID | 2021097602 |
| Address | Route 115 213 Emerson Road | City, State ZIP | WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA 18091 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -75.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on wet ground, suffering a laceration to the right side of the face. The employee was hospitalized for stitches and additional surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2021, a worker at Orbital Engineering. Inc. in WIND GAP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. 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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