Florida Hospital Orlando
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Hospital Orlando | Report ID | 2015096723 |
| Address | 601 East Rollins St. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.57000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a puddle of water and fell when moving trash containers to mop the floor of the utility room. The employee's right knee cap was fractured.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at Florida Hospital Orlando in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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