GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC.
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC. | Report ID | 2022032288 |
| Address | 9401 NE 39th Ave | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32606 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Dogs, canines-domestic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a gate to access a dumpster when they were chased by a dog. The employee tripped and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken right tibia that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2022, a worker at GFL Solid Waste Southeast, LLC. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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