St. David's
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | St. David's | Report ID | 2020021254 |
| Address | 901 W. Ben White | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(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 | 30.22000, -97.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through entrance sliding doors when the employee tripped on a mat that was in the doorway and fell onto the floor, fracturing the right knee.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2020, a worker at St. David's in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(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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