Alpha Media
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Alpha Media | Report ID | 2021010437 |
| Address | 2583 E 5th Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68601 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, switches, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing a live broadcast at a car wash when she tripped on a cement junction box and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a nosebleed, a small cut on her nose, and a broken elbow.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2021, a worker at Alpha Media in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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