U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pittsburgh
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pittsburgh | Report ID | 2022098619 |
| Address | 3000 Liberty Avenue | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15201 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -79.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a sidewalk to enter the building when she fell onto her left side. She suffered broken ribs and a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2022, a worker at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pittsburgh in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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