Coast Electric Power Association
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — KILN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Coast Electric Power Association | Report ID | 2018032916 |
| Address | 18020 Hwy 603 | City, State ZIP | KILN, MISSISSIPPI 39556 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Curbs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.43000, -89.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was approaching a doorway while carrying several large items in her hands. As she approached the step leading to the doorway, she tripped on the concrete curb and fell, fracturing her right ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2018, a worker at Coast Electric Power Association in KILN, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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