U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Report ID | 2017021442 |
| Address | Bayou Sorrel Lock, 34505 Bayou Sorrel Road | City, State ZIP | PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70765 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.15000, -91.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along the side of a levy when he slipped and fell on damp grass, breaking his ankle in two places.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2017, a worker at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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