Carnegie Mellon University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Carnegie Mellon University | Report ID | 2025054792 |
| Address | Baker and Porter Halls, 4815-4825 Frew Street | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15213 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| 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 # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -79.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs from the second floor to the first floor when she lost her balance and fell down the stairs. The employee sustained broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2025, a worker at Carnegie Mellon University in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. 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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