Allied Universal Security Services
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Allied Universal Security Services | Report ID | 20241211757 |
| Address | Hodgson Russ LLP, 140 Pearl Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(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) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a staircase when they fell down 4-5 steps. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured ankle and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2024, a worker at Allied Universal Security Services in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(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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