Billund Aquaculture US Corp
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Billund Aquaculture US Corp | Report ID | 2019088324 |
| Address | 22275 SW 272 St. | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33031 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Plastic, PVC, or rubber pipes and tubing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.51000, -80.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While doing housekeeping in the early morning, an employee tripped on an HDPE pipe and fell, breaking his ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2019, a worker at Billund Aquaculture US Corp in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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