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Messiah University

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Messiah University in MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Messiah University Report ID 2023010267
Address One College Avenue City, State ZIP MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17055
Event Date January 10, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.06000, -77.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking out of a building after her shift when she tripped and fell, resulting in a knee cap fracture that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On January 10, 2023, a worker at Messiah University in MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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