Stanley Black and Decker
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Stanley Black and Decker | Report ID | 2025055017 |
| Address | 1772 Grammes Street | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18103 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up the stairs in an office area. Their right foot caught the edge of the stair at the top of the stairwell and they fell forward. The employee sustained a neck fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2025, a worker at Stanley Black and Decker in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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