Charter Communications, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MARENGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Charter Communications, Inc. | Report ID | 2020076271 |
| Address | 722 Mildred Dr | City, State ZIP | MARENGO, ILLINOIS 60152 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23000, -88.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing door-to-door sales. While walking between sales visits, the employee tripped on an uneven sidewalk/driveway slab of concrete and fell to the ground, striking his left knee area and suffering bone fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2020, a worker at Charter Communications, Inc. in MARENGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(s). 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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