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Dewar Nurseries, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — APOPKA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dewar Nurseries, Inc. in APOPKA, FLORIDA
Employer Dewar Nurseries, Inc. Report ID 2018054888
Address 625 W Keene Road City, State ZIP APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
Event Date May 18, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Liquids, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 113210 Inspection # 1318942
GPS Coordinates 28.64000, -81.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working inside a greenhouse when she slipped on the wet concrete floor and fell on her right hip and right wrist. Her right wrist was fractured and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On May 18, 2018, a worker at Dewar Nurseries, Inc. in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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