Sauer Incorporated
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sauer Incorporated | Report ID | 2018054405 |
| Address | Office Trailer Complex, 15235 Samuel S. Phillips Pkwy | City, State ZIP | PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.45000, -80.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking through a building that was under construction an employee stepped onto a portion of the floor where the tiling was uneven. The employee lost balance and fell, fracturing the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2018, a worker at Sauer Incorporated in PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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