Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Army and Air Force Exchange Service | Report ID | 2021010438 |
| Address | 3108 N Boundary Blvd, Bldg 926 | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33621 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.86000, -82.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the sales floor to the administrative area when she fell to the floor. The employee sustained a broken femur and injuries to her kneecap, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2021, a worker at Army and Air Force Exchange Service in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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