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Washington University

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Strains — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Washington University in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer Washington University Report ID 20191111751
Address 4444 Forest Park Blvd Suite: 6100 City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63108
Event Date November 12, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.63000, -90.25000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking and stepped on the edge of a sidewalk (next to grass) when her foot became caught on the edge. She fell forward and rolled to her right to try and catch herself but landed on her right shoulder. She suffered a right shoulder strain and contusion.

Incident Summary

On November 12, 2019, a worker at Washington University in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered strains to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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