Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center | Report ID | 2016043424 |
| Address | 3701 Loop Road, Building 137-4 South Day Room | City, State ZIP | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 35405 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.14000, -87.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a broken right ankle and twisted right hip after tripping and falling over a power cord.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2016, a worker at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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