Cafaro Management Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Cafaro Management Company | Report ID | 2018010385 |
| Address | 2399 Meadowbrook Road | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA 26330 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2018 | 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Doors, except garage and vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.30000, -80.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into an office when his foot became caught on an open closet door, causing him to fall to the ground. He suffered a spiral fracture to his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2018, a worker at Cafaro Management Company in BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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