U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center | Report ID | 2019099727 |
| Address | Santa Rosa | City, State ZIP | SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA 95401 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.40000, -122.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a driveway. Her left foot hit raised pavement and she fell. Both her knees, both her hands, and her face struck the ground; she suffered a broken left patella, a sprained left wrist, and bruising under her lips.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2019, a worker at U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center in SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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