Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Army and Air Force Exchange Service in 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.

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