Averitt Express
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Averitt Express | Report ID | 2015020740 |
| Address | 4500 Birmingham Street | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35217 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Weather and atmospheric conditions, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.56000, -86.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell down a flight of stairs while exiting a building. Weather conditions were a contributing factor.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2015, a worker at Averitt Express in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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