Lehigh Valley Health Network
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Lehigh Valley Health Network | Report ID | 20241211806 |
| Address | 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd., Kasych Pavilion | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18103 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -75.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving a patient's home when they slipped on ice going down the steps and sustained a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2024, a worker at Lehigh Valley Health Network in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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