Balch & Bingham LLP
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Balch & Bingham LLP | Report ID | 2015031619 |
| Address | 1901 6th Ave. North, Suite 1500 | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.51000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on an electrical cord and fell to the floor, sustaining a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2015, a worker at Balch & Bingham LLP in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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