Williston Care Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WILLISTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Williston Care Center | Report ID | 2017053953 |
| Address | 300 NW 1st Ave | City, State ZIP | WILLISTON, FLORIDA 32696 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Wheelchairs and other mobility devices, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.38000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned around, tripped over a wheelchair, and fell to the ground. She suffered a fractured hip and cuts to the face and knee, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2017, a worker at Williston Care Center in WILLISTON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(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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