Charles Industries
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Charles Industries | Report ID | 2017099280 |
| Address | 1252 NE 12th St. | City, State ZIP | OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.25000, -80.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on an office chair and struck his knee on a table, tearing his quadriceps tendon and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2017, a worker at Charles Industries in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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