Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc. | Report ID | 2020076554 |
| Address | 1101 W Sligh Ave Tampa | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33604 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -82.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking the zoo grounds and tripped on a crack in the sidewalk. The employee sustained a broken left hip, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2020, a worker at Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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