Penn State University - Behrend
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penn State University - Behrend | Report ID | 2024065494 |
| Address | 4701 College Drive | City, State ZIP | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16563 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(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 | 42.11000, -79.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a set of steps when their knee gave out, causing them to fall down the steps and fracture their tibia.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2024, a worker at Penn State University - Behrend in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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