Cornell University

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — ITHACA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cornell University in ITHACA, NEW YORK
Employer Cornell University Report ID 2022109418
Address 395 Pine Tree Road, Ste 210 City, State ZIP ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
Event Date October 26, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.43000, -76.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking on the sidewalk when she tripped and fell to the pavement. She was hospitalized with a broken wrist and ankle.

Incident Summary

On October 26, 2022, a worker at Cornell University in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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