UPS

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — EARTH CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at UPS in EARTH CITY, MISSOURI
Employer UPS Report ID 20211110114
Address 13818 RIDER TRAIL DRIVE N City, State ZIP EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045
Event Date November 23, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 492110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.77000, -90.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell on the ground, suffering a broken and dislocated elbow. She was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 23, 2021, a worker at UPS in EARTH CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures and dislocations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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