Covenant Health
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Covenant Health | Report ID | 20191010987 |
| Address | 3615 19th Street | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79410 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -101.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to another building when she tripped over an uneven sidewalk. She sustained a fracture to her left knee and right wrist, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2019, a worker at Covenant Health in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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