Florida Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Hospital | Report ID | 2016043270 |
| Address | 2600 Bruce B Downs Blvd, | City, State ZIP | WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA 33544 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.20000, -82.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while walking down a hall, fracturing her hip and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2016, a worker at Florida Hospital in WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 269 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping over self" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping over self injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Fall on same level due to tripping over self events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2017 | Labor Finders | BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 12, 2022 | Texas Childrens Hospital | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 10, 2016 | BJ's Wholesale Club | TAMPA, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 12, 2016 | SOUTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL | CLEVELAND, OHIO | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | United Rental, Inc. | STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Bethesda Hospital, Inc. | BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | New Alberstson's, Inc. dba Jewel Osco | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Dewal Industries, LLC | NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.