Southwest Research Institute

Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Southwest Research Institute in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Employer Southwest Research Institute Report ID 2024065290
Address 6220 Culebra Road City, State ZIP SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78238
Event Date June 14, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and soft tissue injuries Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels Source of Injury Curbs
Secondary Source Other constructed surface
Industry (NAICS) 541711 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.45000, -98.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking to their car in the parking lot. Right before getting into their car, the employee stepped on an elevated island curb and slipped and rolled their ankle. The ankle was dislocated and fractured.

Incident Summary

On June 14, 2024, a worker at Southwest Research Institute in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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