Posted By Ron Young An employee approaches the entrance to a building. At the same time as he puts a foot on the entrance step, he turns round to greet a colleague. This action causes him to slip, lose his balance and fall. He puts his hand out to break the fall and as a result lands on his wrist, breaking the scaphoid. He is subsequently off work for 2 weeks. Is it reportable under RIDDOR?

Posted By Dave Wilson Broken bone in the hand or feet is not reportable. But was this on company premises (do the steps belong to the company?) if so then it is reportable on the over 3 day rule. If not he would be a member of the public who was injured and was taken to hospital then reportable on that basis. So are the steps yours? if yes report if no then don't.

Posted By Ian Mycroft Ron, I would still say reportable. Dave, any fracture other than fingers, thumbs or toes is reportable as a major injury so I think that hands or feet would be, but it would be an over-3-day injury anyway. Ian

Posted By Ron Young Thanks to all who responded. Dave your comments were in line with my thoughts on this, i.e. our property our problem. PS the stairs are in good condition but photos will be taken anyway Ron