Intertek USA Inc
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Intertek USA Inc | Report ID | 2024032488 |
| Address | 327 Erickson Ave. | City, State ZIP | ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19029 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -75.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going down the stairs when they fell down the stairway, resulting in a sprained ankle and a fractured left wrist.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2024, a worker at Intertek USA Inc in ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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