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Proto, Corp.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Proto, Corp. in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Employer Proto, Corp. Report ID 2019033034
Address 10500 47th Street North City, State ZIP CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33762
Event Date March 22, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Bands
Industry (NAICS) 326122 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.86000, -82.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on nylon plastic banding and fell to the floor, suffering a broken kneecap and a head laceration.

Incident Summary

On March 22, 2019, a worker at Proto, Corp. in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(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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