Cornell University
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures — ITHACA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cornell University | Report ID | 2024088045 |
| Address | 395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 210 | City, State ZIP | ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified |
| Event Type | Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.43000, -76.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell backward while descending stairs. The employee suffered a broken bone in the back.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2024, a worker at Cornell University in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified. The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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