# Fractures at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
> OSHA SIR `2022098288` · 9/20/2022 · LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- **Location:** Building 510, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90073
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee tripped over a retractable reel extension cord and fell to the floor, suffering a broken leg and other fractures.

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