FIS Outdoor
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | FIS Outdoor | Report ID | 2020032636 |
| Address | 8100 E Broadway Ave | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.96000, -82.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a flat cart in the warehouse. The employee fell to the concrete floor and their kneecap was shattered.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2020, a worker at FIS Outdoor in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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