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Paragon Systems

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Paragon Systems in TAMPA, FLORIDA
Employer Paragon Systems Report ID 2016032224
Address 801 N Florida Ave City, State ZIP TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
Event Date March 14, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561612 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.95000, -82.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was running to help a coworker when he tripped and fell to the cement on his knees, fracturing both kneecaps.

Incident Summary

On March 14, 2016, a worker at Paragon Systems in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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