VCA Animal Hospitals Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | VCA Animal Hospitals Inc | Report ID | 2022010619 |
| Address | 123 West Cedar Street | City, State ZIP | NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06854 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.10000, -73.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking her dogs on the side lawn of VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. She slipped on snow- and ice-covered grass and fell, resulting in a fractured right ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2022, a worker at VCA Animal Hospitals Inc in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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