Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks | Report ID | 20231211259 |
| Address | 45 Museum Drive | City, State ZIP | TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK 12986 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 712110 | Inspection # | 1716017 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.21000, -74.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a trail leading toward a river. The employee slipped on ice and fell, suffering broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2023, a worker at Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks in TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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