Dayton Childrens Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — DAYTON, OHIO
| Employer | Dayton Childrens Hospital | Report ID | 2018043586 |
| Address | 1 Childrens Plaza | City, State ZIP | DAYTON, OHIO 45404 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.77000, -84.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over a broken sidewalk and broke her ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2018, a worker at Dayton Childrens Hospital in DAYTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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