Temple University
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Temple University | Report ID | 2022021533 |
| Address | 1805 N Broad St | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19122 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost their balance and fell inside a building, suffering a broken kneecap.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2022, a worker at Temple University in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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