Swarthmore College
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — SWARTHMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Swarthmore College | Report ID | 20241211705 |
| Address | 500 College Avenue, In the area of the rose garden to the right of Parish Hall | City, State ZIP | SWARTHMORE, PENNSYLVANIA 19081 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Rope, twine, string | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a tree label when she tripped on a rope and fell backward, hitting her head on the pavement of the walking path. The employee sustained a fractured skull.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2024, a worker at Swarthmore College in SWARTHMORE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the skull. 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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