Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | Report ID | 2019099667 |
| Address | 4623 Forest Hill Boulevard | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33415 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.65000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a sidewalk/curb to the ground. She suffered wrist, knee, and ankle injuries and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2019, a worker at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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