Virginia National Guard
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Virginia National Guard | Report ID | 2025010550 |
| Address | 6030 Strathmore Road, Warehouse 15 Defense Supply Center | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23234 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Movable floor coverings not attached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | 1819771 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.44000, -77.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from his office when he tripped over a floormat and fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured right humerus, bruises, and a laceration on his nose.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2025, a worker at Virginia National Guard in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). 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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