Mercy Health
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | Mercy Health | Report ID | 2022021146 |
| Address | 14528 S. Outer 40 #100 | City, State ZIP | CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 63017 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.64000, -90.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice on her way to her car and fell, resulting in a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2022, a worker at Mercy Health in CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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