B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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.
Context
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