VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — AURORA, COLORADO
| Employer | VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2017064994 |
| Address | 13611 East Colfax Avenue | City, State ZIP | AURORA, COLORADO 80045 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -104.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a makeshift pathway when she tripped and fell, fracturing her right arm.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2017, a worker at VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER in AURORA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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
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