Burns and Wilcox Ltd., Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Burns and Wilcox Ltd., Inc. in 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.

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