Ohio Wildlife Center
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Wildlife Center | Report ID | 2018077688 |
| Address | Berliner Park, 1300 Deckenbach Rd | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43223 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 28, 2018, an employee was in a tree trying to rescue an injured eagle. The employee slipped and a large branch struck her shin, fracturing her tibia and fibula. She was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2018, a worker at Ohio Wildlife Center in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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