Universal Orlando
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Universal Orlando | Report ID | 2019021372 |
| Address | Louie's Italian Restaurant, at Universal Orlando | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Grates and drains in floor surface |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.47000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the kitchen when her foot was caught on a drain, causing her to slip and fall. She fractured her left femur.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2019, a worker at Universal Orlando in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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