U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MARION, INDIANA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System | Report ID | 2018021165 |
| Address | 1700 EAST 38TH STREET | City, State ZIP | MARION, INDIANA 46953 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.52000, -85.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on the floor, which was wet with snow from outside, breaking the right kneecap and damaging the tendon.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2018, a worker at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System in MARION, INDIANA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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