Micro Matic USA, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cuts, lacerations — BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Micro Matic USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010775 |
| Address | 2386 Simon Court | City, State ZIP | BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34604 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pots, pans, trays | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -82.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was returning from a storage cabinet after retrieving items from it. The employee tripped over a drip tray and suffered a lacerated left shin.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2022, a worker at Micro Matic USA, Inc. in BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). 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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