Albany Medical Center Hospital
Fall on same level, unspecified — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Albany Medical Center Hospital | Report ID | 2021108647 |
| Address | 43 New Scotland Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on a concrete sidewalk, suffering a ruptured left kneecap tendon.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2021, a worker at Albany Medical Center Hospital in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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