Veritas Medical Solutions LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — FLEETWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Veritas Medical Solutions LLC | Report ID | 2023087930 |
| Address | 240 W Main St | City, State ZIP | FLEETWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA 19522 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -75.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along the back of the building when they slipped on a slight grade of gravel and fell. The employee's left ankle was broken.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2023, a worker at Veritas Medical Solutions LLC in FLEETWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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