Social Security Administration
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Social Security Administration | Report ID | 2022108745 |
| Address | 201 Penn Street, suite 200 | City, State ZIP | READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19601 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.33000, -75.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped in a hallway and fell to the floor, suffering three broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2022, a worker at Social Security Administration in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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