U.S. Dept of Commerce
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
| Employer | U.S. Dept of Commerce | Report ID | 2020087599 |
| Address | 2500 West Broadway Ste 500 | City, State ZIP | LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40211 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.24000, -85.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting interviews and handing out booklets to residents. As she was walking down a driveway, she stepped into a two-foot hole and suffered a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2020, a worker at U.S. Dept of Commerce in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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