Sodexo North America
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Sodexo North America | Report ID | 2022032445 |
| Address | 140 Nutt Rd | City, State ZIP | PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19460 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -75.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped in a low spot on an asphalt roadway and fell to the ground, suffering a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2022, a worker at Sodexo North America in PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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