BJC HEALTHCARE
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures and dislocations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | BJC HEALTHCARE | Report ID | 2017010677 |
| Address | 6371 Tree Ridge Trail | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63120 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621491 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.44000, -90.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up to the door of a patient's residence when she tripped and fell, breaking her tibia/fibula and dislocating her ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2017, a worker at BJC HEALTHCARE in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 345 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface injuries.
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