The Pennsylvania State University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Pennsylvania State University | Report ID | 20241211385 |
| Address | 209 Pollock Road | City, State ZIP | UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| 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 # | 1801479 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -77.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending interior stairs. The employee suffered a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2024, a worker at The Pennsylvania State University in UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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