Bethesda Health, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bethesda Health, Inc. | Report ID | 2019055440 |
| Address | 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.50000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading food from a truck when the employee fell between the truck and the dock to the floor, suffering contusions to the thigh and elbow.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2019, a worker at Bethesda Health, Inc. in BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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