Tampa Armature Works, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tampa Armature Works, Inc. | Report ID | 2015020836 |
| Address | 10520 Bush Drive, North | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Curbs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.45000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through the shop, tripped over a curb, and fell backwards. He hit his head on the floor, sustaining a concussion and three fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2015, a worker at Tampa Armature Works, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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