Circle K
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Circle K | Report ID | 2021032367 |
| Address | 430 W Abriendo Ave | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81004 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Parking lot irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.26000, -104.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a car in a parking lot. The employee stepped onto broken pavement and suffered a broken right leg.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2021, a worker at Circle K in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with parking lot irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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