Lehigh University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lehigh University | Report ID | 2024043124 |
| Address | 111 Research Drive | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending steps outside a building and suffered a fractured left kneecap and a strained right ankle. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2024, a worker at Lehigh University in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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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