New Perspective Silvis
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SILVIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | New Perspective Silvis | Report ID | 2020065878 |
| Address | 1900 10th Street | City, State ZIP | SILVIS, ILLINOIS 61282 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -90.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the service road to clock-in for their shift. When the employee went to step onto the grass, they lost their footing and stepped back into a pothole and fell. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left fibula and an open fracture of the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2020, a worker at New Perspective Silvis in SILVIS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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