U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service (NPS) - Lassen Volcanic National Park
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — MINERAL, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service (NPS) - Lassen Volcanic National Park | Report ID | 20241211589 |
| Address | 38050 Hwy 36E | City, State ZIP | MINERAL, CALIFORNIA 96063 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.34000, -121.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 16, 2024, an employee was walking in a parking lot when he slipped on ice and fell, landing on his left side. The employee suffered three fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2024, a worker at U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service (NPS) - Lassen Volcanic National Park in MINERAL, CALIFORNIA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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