# Fractures at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
> OSHA SIR `2016043424` · 4/24/2016 · TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
- **Location:** 3701 Loop Road, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, 35405
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a broken right ankle and twisted right hip after tripping and falling over a power cord.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*