U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Cloud VA Health Care System | Report ID | 2020021838 |
| Address | 4801 Veterans Dr | City, State ZIP | SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA 56303 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.56000, -94.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 25, 2020, an employee slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk while walking to work from the parking lot.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2020, a worker at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Cloud VA Health Care System in SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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