Elwyn Foundation
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — ELWYN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Elwyn Foundation | Report ID | 2023053972 |
| Address | 111 Elwyn Rd. | City, State ZIP | ELWYN, PENNSYLVANIA 19063 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Student | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking a student to the bus when the student fell, causing the employee to trip and fall to the ground. They sustained knee and tibia fractures.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2023, a worker at Elwyn Foundation in ELWYN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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