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I CARE AT HOME LLC

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at I CARE AT HOME LLC in OVIEDO, FLORIDA
Employer I CARE AT HOME LLC Report ID 20181010544
Address 1000 Contingent Road City, State ZIP OVIEDO, FLORIDA 32765
Event Date October 12, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Canes, crutches, walkers
Industry (NAICS) 621610 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.67000, -81.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was at a client's home when she tripped over his cane and broke her arm. She was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 12, 2018, a worker at I CARE AT HOME LLC in OVIEDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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