Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Report ID | 2022043576 |
| Address | 7554 Schantz Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on the edge of a pallet in the production room and fell to the floor resulting in in-patient hospitalization for facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2022, a worker at Thermo Fisher Scientific in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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