AdventHealth
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | AdventHealth | Report ID | 2019043514 |
| Address | 115 Boston Ave., #2100 | City, State ZIP | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32701 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along a sidewalk at work when she tripped on an uneven section and fell to the sidewalk, fracturing her right arm and wrist.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2019, a worker at AdventHealth in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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