Washington University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Washington University | Report ID | 20241211759 |
| Address | 660 S Euclid Ave | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63110 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -90.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down the stairs and fractured her left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2024, a worker at Washington University in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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