Basil Ford of Niagara Falls
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Basil Ford of Niagara Falls | Report ID | 2022087741 |
| Address | 6980 Niagara Falls Boulevard | City, State ZIP | NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Automobile lifts and hoists |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.08000, -78.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while exiting a vehicle that was on a lift. His left leg was caught between the lift and its hoist arm. He suffered a very severe bruise, with a buildup of pressure and a possible blood clot.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2022, a worker at Basil Ford of Niagara Falls in NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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