Syracuse University
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Syracuse University | Report ID | 20211210882 |
| Address | 820 East Genesee Street | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13210 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.04000, -76.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a building when she fell off a step, resulting in a broken knee. The employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2021, a worker at Syracuse University in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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