Galencare, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRANDON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Galencare, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087631 |
| Address | 119 Oakfield Drive | City, State ZIP | BRANDON, FLORIDA 33511 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cans | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1622260 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a trash can and fell to the floor, breaking her right ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2022, a worker at Galencare, Inc. in BRANDON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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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