Circle K
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ASTOR, FLORIDA
| Employer | Circle K | Report ID | 2020021587 |
| Address | 24421 SR 40 | City, State ZIP | ASTOR, FLORIDA 32102 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Cabinets, cases-display, storage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.16000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking garbage out to a trash bin on the sidewalk. The employee tripped on a water display case and fell, suffering a closed fracture of the left hip that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2020, a worker at Circle K in ASTOR, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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