Jefferson Northeast Torresdale Campus
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Jefferson Northeast Torresdale Campus | Report ID | 2023032873 |
| Address | 10160 Bustleton Ave | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19116 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.10000, -75.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over pavement on a walkway and fell, resulting in a broken left arm.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2023, a worker at Jefferson Northeast Torresdale Campus in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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