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Avis Car Rental

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Avis Car Rental in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer Avis Car Rental Report ID 20211210660
Address 10482 Natural Bridge Road City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63134
Event Date December 12, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Passenger van
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 532111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.73000, -90.36000

Incident Narrative

An employee missed a step while entering a van, fell backward, and landed on the cement. The employee suffered a broken right elbow and a cracked pelvis.

Incident Summary

On December 12, 2021, a worker at Avis Car Rental in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with passenger van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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