Villanova University
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Villanova University | Report ID | 2023075924 |
| Address | 800 Lancaster Avenue | City, State ZIP | VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA 19085 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -75.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 4-foot step ladder checking a water softener. As they stepped down, the employee missed a rung and fell backward to the ground surface, resulting in four left rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2023, a worker at Villanova University in VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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