Baptist Health South Florida Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and dislocations — 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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