U. S. Census Bureau
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U. S. Census Bureau | Report ID | 2015097280 |
| Address | 2055 Alcoa Hwy | City, State ZIP | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37901 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 926110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.93000, -83.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about 9/30/2015, an employee slipped and fell after stepping into spilled/leaking water on a sloped walkway next to a fountain/garden. The employee fractured a kneecap.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2015, a worker at U. S. Census Bureau in KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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