B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at B. Braun Medical, Inc. in DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer B. Braun Medical, Inc. Report ID 2021010237
Address 1845 Mason Avenue City, State ZIP DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA 32117
Event Date January 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Skull
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 325412 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.21000, -81.07000

Incident Narrative

On January 9, 2021, an employee was buffing a floor with an orbital buffer. The cord wrapped around his ankle and he fell backward, fracturing his skull.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2021, a worker at B. Braun Medical, Inc. in DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the skull. 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.

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