Community Convalescent Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Community Convalescent Center | Report ID | 2019043388 |
| Address | 2202 W Oak Ave | City, State ZIP | PLANT CITY, FLORIDA 33563 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing up from a desk and began to walk away when she tripped on a cord underneath the desk. She fell to the ground and fractured a femur.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at Community Convalescent Center in PLANT CITY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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