US Census Bureau
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | US Census Bureau | Report ID | 2020098967 |
| Address | W Call Street | City, State ZIP | TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32305 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.39000, -84.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 21, 2020, an employee was walking into an apartment building to conduct interviews with individuals at their private residences when she tripped on an incline and fell resulting in a fracture in her third lumbar vertebra.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2020, a worker at US Census Bureau in TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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