Wellspan Health
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Wellspan Health | Report ID | 20211210713 |
| Address | 30 Monument Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -76.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while walking out of an office. Her right kneecap was broken on the parking lot ground, and she was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2021, a worker at Wellspan Health in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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