Tomah V.A. Medical Center
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — TOMAH, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Tomah V.A. Medical Center | Report ID | 2025077031 |
| Address | 500 E. Veterans Street | City, State ZIP | TOMAH, WISCONSIN 54660 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 923140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.00000, -90.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a hallway when they stepped on a small puddle of liquid and fell backward onto their left leg, resulting in a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2025, a worker at Tomah V.A. Medical Center in TOMAH, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the thigh(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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