Wendy's
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wendy's | Report ID | 2018099147 |
| Address | 508 S Chicksaw Trail | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32825 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a walk-in cooler carrying a box of tomatoes when she tripped over a box on the floor and fractured her right ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2018, a worker at Wendy's in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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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