Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. 300 Industry Drive
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. 300 Industry Drive | Report ID | 2022065424 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19019 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -75.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
In a lobby, an employee tripped on a circular display wall holding rocks and flowers. He stumbled forward into the rocks and flowers. The employee suffered a head laceration requiring stitches, as well as a neck fracture. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2022, a worker at Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. 300 Industry Drive in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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