Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Centura Health, 9100 E. Mineral Circle, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112
on — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions , affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
While walking to her car at the end of the day an employee's left foot slipped off the sidewalk and landed in the parking lot, causing her to lose balance and fall face first onto the sidewalk. The employee sustained a broken nose, facial fracture, concussion, and contusions.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsSidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
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