4M Building Solutions
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | 4M Building Solutions | Report ID | 2022098503 |
| Address | Florida Blue-Westshore, 201 Westshore Plz | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33609 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.94000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking out trash when his foot became tangled in an electrical cord. He tripped and fell, landing on his left side on the concrete ground and suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2022, a worker at 4M Building Solutions in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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