BCH Mechanical LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | BCH Mechanical LLC | Report ID | 2021021582 |
| Address | 6354 118th Ave N | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cans | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.87000, -82.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had turned to grab a pen from his work desk when he tripped over a trashcan and fell to the floor, resulting in a fractured left arm.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2021, a worker at BCH Mechanical LLC in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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