Health Care Services Group, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Bruises, contusions — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Health Care Services Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054736 |
| Address | 7950 Lake Underhill Rd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32822 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tipped over an uneven portion of the sidewalk and fell to the ground, contusing her right elbow and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2017, a worker at Health Care Services Group, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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