U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center in 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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