U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Connecticut Health Care System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Connecticut Health Care System | Report ID | 2016032497 |
| Address | 950 Campbell Ave. | City, State ZIP | WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06516 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.28000, -72.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 23, 2016, around 6:30 a.m., an employee slipped and fell while entering a building, breaking her ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2016, a worker at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Connecticut Health Care System in WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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