Cedar Crest College
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cedar Crest College | Report ID | 2024054154 |
| Address | 701 Hamilton St | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Ramps, inclines |
| Secondary Source | Movable floor coverings not attached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a ramp when they tripped on carpet tiles on the ramp. The employee rolled and fractured their left ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2024, a worker at Cedar Crest College in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with ramps, inclines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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