Allied Universal Security Services
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Allied Universal Security Services | Report ID | 20231110273 |
| Address | 3899 Hancock Expressway | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80911 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| 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) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77000, -104.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when they tripped over a rug and struck their head on a wall. The employee suffered a skull fracture and laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2023, a worker at Allied Universal Security Services in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the skull. 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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