University of Rochester
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | University of Rochester | Report ID | 2022087141 |
| Address | 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14627 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -77.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving the building when she tripped and fell off a step onto the concrete floor, resulting in a fractured right ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2022, a worker at University of Rochester in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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