Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fall on same level n.e.c. — Soft tissue injuries unspecified — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Report ID | 20241110286 |
| Address | 7554 Schantz Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soft tissue injuries unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was crouched down to fix tape on the floor when they lost their balance and fell backward. The employee suffered a hyperextended left ankle that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2024, a worker at Thermo Fisher Scientific in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soft tissue injuries unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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