Coast Electric Power Association

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — KILN, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Coast Electric Power Association in 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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