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Philips of North America

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Philips of North America in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Employer Philips of North America Report ID 2018077330
Address 3600 SW 47th Ave City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608
Event Date July 19, 2018 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 Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 339112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.60000, -82.37000

Incident Narrative

A temporary employee tripped on the corner of a pallet, falling to the floor and breaking her hip. She was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On July 19, 2018, a worker at Philips of North America in GAINESVILLE, 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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