U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HERMAN, MINNESOTA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau | Report ID | 2016020952 |
| Address | Not disclosed | City, State ZIP | HERMAN, MINNESOTA 56248 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 926110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.80000, -96.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about February 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., an employee was attempting to initiate an in-person survey at a private home when the employee slipped on ice located on the home's porch, fell on a knee, and fractured the left fibula.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2016, a worker at U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau in HERMAN, MINNESOTA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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