Navicent Health
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Navicent Health | Report ID | 2018010586 |
| Address | 777 Hemlock St. | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31201 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Parking lot irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 62211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -83.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the parking lot when she stepped into a pothole and twisted her left ankle, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2018, a worker at Navicent Health in MACON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with parking lot irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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