Baptist Health South Florida Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Baptist Health South Florida Inc. in SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Baptist Health South Florida Inc. Report ID 2023032633
Address 6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami Hospital City, State ZIP SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
Event Date March 23, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Knee(s) and leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 25.70000, -80.29000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell on the floor and suffered a broken left tibia and fibula, as well as a dislocated left kneecap. She was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2023, a worker at Baptist Health South Florida Inc. in SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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