The National Theatre
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | The National Theatre | Report ID | 2017109875 |
| Address | 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20004 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rope, twine, string | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 711110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -77.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling on a rope that was trapped under construction material when the rope freed unexpectedly, causing him to lose his balance and fall backward onto the floor. He broke his hip and wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2017, a worker at The National Theatre in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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