Messiah University
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Messiah University | Report ID | 2024043529 |
| Address | One College Avenue | City, State ZIP | MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17055 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Movable floor coverings not attached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -77.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was collecting trash when she tripped on a carpet mat and fell, fracturing her femur.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2024, a worker at Messiah University in MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,563 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to slip or trip" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to slip or trip injuries.
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