Federal Aviation Administration
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Federal Aviation Administration | Report ID | 2022076633 |
| Address | 10000 W. Balmoral Ave. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 926120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the terminal to the rental car area when they tripped and fell on the ground, sustaining a fractured knee. She was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2022, a worker at Federal Aviation Administration in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the knee(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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