Saint Francis Preparatory School
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Saint Francis Preparatory School | Report ID | 2024098713 |
| Address | 6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard | City, State ZIP | FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK 11365 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending the stairs when they tripped on the bottom steps and fell, sustained a fractured ankle and knee.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2024, a worker at Saint Francis Preparatory School in FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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