Kaleida Health
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Kaleida Health | Report ID | 20231110925 |
| Address | 1028 Main St | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.90000, -78.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the parking lot when they slipped on snow and fell. The employee sustained a fractured left femur, tibia, and ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2023, a worker at Kaleida Health in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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