St. Mary Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | St. Mary Medical Center | Report ID | 2024098983 |
| Address | 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road | City, State ZIP | LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19047 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Stairs, steps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.20000, -74.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the work area when he tripped on a step and fell to the floor, sustaining a neck fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2024, a worker at St. Mary Medical Center in LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. 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
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