US Census Bureau
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | US Census Bureau | Report ID | 2020088277 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33778 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.88000, -82.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over uneven sidewalk pavement and fell onto steps, suffering a broken left arm.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2020, a worker at US Census Bureau in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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
OSHA has recorded 345 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface injuries.
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