Merakey Allegheny Valley School
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Merakey Allegheny Valley School | Report ID | 2022032752 |
| Address | 232 Euclid Road | City, State ZIP | BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA 16001 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.97000, -79.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on an accessibility ramp, fell, and suffered broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2022, a worker at Merakey Allegheny Valley School in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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