Bethesda Health, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bethesda Health, Inc. | Report ID | 20201111173 |
| Address | 2815 South Seacrest Blvd | City, State ZIP | BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.50000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on a slippery floor, suffering a broken right knee.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2020, a worker at Bethesda Health, Inc. in BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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