Lumen Technologies
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lumen Technologies | Report ID | 20201110471 |
| Address | 113 Englin Pkwy SE | City, State ZIP | FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 32548 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.42000, -86.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 4, 2020, a customer service technician was at a client's facility when the technician stumbled and fell while walking on an uneven slope along the side of the road. The employee sustained a broken leg and ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2020, a worker at Lumen Technologies in FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. 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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