UPS
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — 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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