Southwest Research Institute
Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — 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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