The Carle Foundation
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | The Carle Foundation | Report ID | 2023109074 |
| Address | 3310 Fields South Drive | City, State ZIP | CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61822 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Wheelchairs and other mobility devices, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -88.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming into work on a knee scooter when the scooter's front wheel hit an uneven part of the sidewalk causing the employee to flip over the front of the scooter and fracture their lower leg.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2023, a worker at The Carle Foundation in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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