U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | Report ID | 2022098288 |
| Address | Building 510, 11301 Wilshire Blvd | City, State ZIP | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90073 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.05000, -118.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a retractable reel extension cord and fell to the floor, suffering a broken leg and other fractures.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2022, a worker at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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