United States Army Corps of Engineers
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United States Army Corps of Engineers | Report ID | 2023054621 |
| Address | 1710 Whitmore St. building 340 | City, State ZIP | ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS 61201 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -90.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 24, 2023, an employee was leaving the building when their foot was caught in slatted carpet, causing them to trip. They fell against the glass door and sustained a hip fracture and lacerations to the hand, wrist, and forearm that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at United States Army Corps of Engineers in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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