Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201059037 - Employee slips on wet surface and fractures his foot

Accident Summary Nr: 201059037 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 08/12/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307162289	08/24/2004	7542	811192	Firestone Hand Wash

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2004, Employee #1 was working as an automotive washer and detailer. He was working alone and drove a customer's vehicle inside the car wash tunnel and engaged the car wash chain onto the vehicle. He finished cleaning the tires and rims on the driver's side and began to walk towards the rear of the vehicle to the passenger's side. The vehicle was stopped and not in forward motion. While walking, he placed his left foot on the wet metal conveyor system cover. He slipped and fell, twisting his ankle. He was hospitalized with a fractured foot.

Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, AUTOMOBILE, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, WORK SURFACE, ANKLE, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307162289			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners

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