Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | Report ID | 2021021593 |
| Address | 3701 S 10th Street | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68107 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -95.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking into work when she slipped on a patch of ice in the main plaza and fell. She suffered a broken right tibia and cartilage damage.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2021, a worker at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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