Cornell University
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — 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.
Context
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