UPS
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2015118504 |
| Address | 491 Douglas Edwards St. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32867 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Bricks and pavers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.56000, -81.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a delivery at a residence when she tripped over a paver and fell, landing on and fracturing her right arm.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at UPS in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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