BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PALMERTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211964 |
| Address | 889 Columbia Avenue | City, State ZIP | PALMERTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18071 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Ramps, inclines |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -75.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a ramp to take out trash, slipped on ice, and fell fracturing their right knee cap.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2024, a worker at BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in PALMERTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with ramps, inclines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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