Burns and Wilcox Ltd., Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Burns and Wilcox Ltd., Inc. | Report ID | 2018043480 |
| Address | 3000 Riverchase Parkway | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35244 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 524126 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.37000, -86.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the hallway when she tripped and fell, fracturing her right knee.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at Burns and Wilcox Ltd., Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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