Medical Management International Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Medical Management International Inc. | Report ID | 2021021795 |
| Address | 10500 Ulmerton Rd | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33771 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541940 | Inspection # | 1518230 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.89000, -82.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 27, 2021, an employee was using a three-step stool to reach a medication in the pharmacy. When coming down, she missed a step and fell backward, resulting in a back L2 compression fracture that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2021, a worker at Medical Management International Inc. in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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