Whatburger
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Whatburger | Report ID | 2021021226 |
| Address | 2725 Southwest Parkway | City, State ZIP | WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76308 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.85000, -98.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a curbside order to a customer when he slipped and fell on the curb, fracturing his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2021, a worker at Whatburger in WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 218 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs injuries.
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