Cornell University
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ITHACA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cornell University | Report ID | 2022054643 |
| Address | Bailey Hall, 230 Garden Ave | City, State ZIP | ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.44000, -76.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the top of a staircase. They turned to walk down the staircase and fell approximately 14 steps, resulting in injury to the face that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2022, a worker at Cornell University in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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