Advocate Aurora Health System
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PEORIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Advocate Aurora Health System | Report ID | 2019043530 |
| Address | University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1 Illini Dr | City, State ZIP | PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61605 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Computer and laptop cases | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -89.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., an employee was walking to their car, tripped over a rolling computer bag and fell. The employee sustained fractures to the left foot, ankle, and lower leg.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2019, a worker at Advocate Aurora Health System in PEORIA, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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