Lakeland Regional Health Systems. Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lakeland Regional Health Systems. Inc. | Report ID | 2016021699 |
| Address | 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33805 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went into a food preparation room when she tripped on a rug, causing her to fall and fracture her right femur.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2016, a worker at Lakeland Regional Health Systems. Inc. in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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