Tampa General Hospital
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tampa General Hospital | Report ID | 2021086865 |
| Address | 1 Tampa General Circle | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33606 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking in the break room when they slipped on water that had been spilled on the floor, resulting in a fractured right patella.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2021, a worker at Tampa General Hospital in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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