Smithfield Direct
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — EUSTIS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Smithfield Direct | Report ID | 20191213240 |
| Address | 2640 E Orange Ave | City, State ZIP | EUSTIS, FLORIDA 32726 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.85000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a truck, retrieving an item for delivery. As left the truck, he tripped off the lift gate and fell 2 or 3 feet to the ground. His left leg was broken.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2019, a worker at Smithfield Direct in EUSTIS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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