Genuine Parts Company
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Genuine Parts Company | Report ID | 2019065998 |
| Address | Walker Ford, 17556 US Hwy 19 | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33764 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | 1411298 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking toward a customer to deliver product, an employee tripped on a concrete step and fell. The employee's right knee struck the ground, and the employee suffered a broken patella.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2019, a worker at Genuine Parts Company in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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