THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | Report ID | 2019021602 |
| Address | ^)th and Woodlawn Ave | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.79000, -87.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from his office when he tripped over a temporary wooden sidewalk structure. He suffered a broken tibia and fibula, as well as torn ligaments in his leg and ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2019, a worker at THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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