Gator Gypsum, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gator Gypsum, Inc. | Report ID | 2019099632 |
| Address | 17153 Sunshine Mimosa St. | City, State ZIP | WIMAUMA, FLORIDA 33598 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cardboard | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.69000, -82.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering plywood panels at a site when he slipped on a piece of cardboard and fell, breaking his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2019, a worker at Gator Gypsum, Inc. in WIMAUMA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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