Phoenix Dewatering, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Phoenix Dewatering, Inc. | Report ID | 2021108620 |
| Address | 3873 E State Road 46 | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.78000, -81.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped back, tripped over soft sand, and fell, breaking his left leg.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2021, a worker at Phoenix Dewatering, Inc. in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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