Temple University
Slip, trip, stumble or fall on same level fall unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Temple University | Report ID | 2024042902 |
| Address | 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19122 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble or fall on same level fall unspecified | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Other plants, vegetation | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into a building when she slipped on cherry blossom petals that were on the wet concrete of the entryway, injuring her right ankle. The employee was admitted to the hospital and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2024, a worker at Temple University in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble or fall on same level fall unspecified, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 7 severe injury reports involving "Slip, trip, stumble or fall on same level fall unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Slip, trip, stumble or fall on same level fall unspecified injuries.
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