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Ascension St. Vincent s East

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ascension St. Vincent s East in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Ascension St. Vincent s East Report ID 2023042945
Address 50 Medical Park Drive East City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
Event Date April 3, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Stairs, steps-outdoors
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.59000, -86.66000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell down the stairs, resulting in right ankle fractures.

Incident Summary

On April 3, 2023, a worker at Ascension St. Vincent s East in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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