Signature Brands, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Signature Brands, LLC | Report ID | 2020054557 |
| Address | 808 SW 12th Street | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34471 |
| Event Date | May 15, 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.17000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 15, 2020, an employee was carrying empty carboard boxes to place them in a metal crate used to transport the cardboard. After placing the cardboard on the metal crate, she turned to walk away and her pant leg became caught on a piece of metal wire sticking out about 1 inch from the crate's corner. She then fell on the floor and fractured her left hip, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2020, a worker at Signature Brands, LLC in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(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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