Table 3 .
Further specification of the most common mechanisms of falls
| Mechanisms of fall | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall on same level from slipping, tripping, and stumbling (n = 360) | ||
| Without subsequent striking against object (W01.0) | 111 | (30.8) |
| With subsequent striking against object | ||
| - Against sharp object (W01.11) | 2 | (0.6) |
| - Sharp glass (W01.110) | 1 | (0.3) |
| - Power tool or machine (W01.111) | 1 | (0.3) |
| - Against other object (W01.19, W01.198) | 98 | (27.2) |
| - Furniture (W01.190) | 25 | (6.9) |
| - No detail or unspecific about the object (W01.1, W01.10) | 67 | (18.6) |
| No detail about subsequent striking against object (W01) | 55 | (15.3) |
| Fall from, out of, or through building or structure (n = 285) | ||
| Balcony (W13.0) | 71 | (24.9) |
| Bridge (W13.1) | 7 | (2.5) |
| Roof (W13.2) | 98 | (34.4) |
| Floor (W13.3) | 9 | (3.2) |
| Window (W13.4) | 19 | (6.7) |
| Other: viaduct, wall, or flag-pole (W13.8) | 47 | (16.5) |
| Building, not otherwise specified (W13.9) | 18 | (6.3) |
| No further information (W13) | 16 | (5.6) |
| Fall on and from stairs and steps (n = 284) | ||
| Escalator (W10.0) | 3 | (1.1) |
| Sidewalk curb (W10.1) | 4 | (1.4) |
| Incline (W10.3) | 3 | (1.1) |
| Other stairs and steps (W10.8) | 148 | (52.1) |
| No detail or unspecified (W10, W10.9) | 126 | (44.4) |