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U. S. Department of Army

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U. S. Department of Army in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Employer U. S. Department of Army Report ID 2021098321
Address 3311 WRIGHTSBORO ROAD City, State ZIP AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909
Event Date September 27, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs Source of Injury Curbs
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.46000, -82.06000

Incident Narrative

While walking into a motor pool for work, an employee tripped over a curb and fell. Surgery was required to repair a broken femur.

Incident Summary

On September 27, 2021, a worker at U. S. Department of Army in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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