Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — TUCSON, ARIZONA
| Employer | Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System | Report ID | 20201111153 |
| Address | 3601 .S. 6th Ave | City, State ZIP | TUCSON, ARIZONA 85723 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.18000, -110.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along a concrete pathway, tripped on loose pavers, and fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right hip.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2020, a worker at Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System in TUCSON, ARIZONA suffered fractures to the hip(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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