Orlando Health Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Orlando Health Inc. | Report ID | 2016043125 |
| Address | Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 Underwood Street | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32806 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(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 | 28.51000, -81.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was entering the hospital facility when she tripped on the floor mat and fell, breaking her wrists and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2016, a worker at Orlando Health Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(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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