United Helpers Home Health Services
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HERMON, NEW YORK
| Employer | United Helpers Home Health Services | Report ID | 2023054305 |
| Address | 187 Townline Rd | City, State ZIP | HERMON, NEW YORK 13652 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.51000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping into a sunken living room at a client's house and fell down the steps, resulting in multiple fractures in their left ankle, right shoulder, and right knee.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2023, a worker at United Helpers Home Health Services in HERMON, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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