HARRY S. TRUMAN VETERANS HOSPITAL
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
| Employer | HARRY S. TRUMAN VETERANS HOSPITAL | Report ID | 20191213138 |
| Address | 800 HOSPITAL DRIVE | City, State ZIP | COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 65201 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.93000, -92.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering a hospital on a walker. She tripped on a walk-off mat just inside the door, falling and breaking her left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2019, a worker at HARRY S. TRUMAN VETERANS HOSPITAL in COLUMBIA, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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