Sapoznik Insurance & Associates
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — HIALEAH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sapoznik Insurance & Associates | Report ID | 2016032370 |
| Address | 1200 West 49th Street | City, State ZIP | HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33012 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 524114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.86000, -80.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee descending a staircase tripped and fell approximately 5 steps, landing on her left side and suffering a head injury and fractures.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2016, a worker at Sapoznik Insurance & Associates in HIALEAH, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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