Unitypoint Health At Work
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Unitypoint Health At Work | Report ID | 2021098006 |
| Address | 202 S. Park Street | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53715 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.06000, -89.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a wet floor, suffering a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2021, a worker at Unitypoint Health At Work in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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