Rentokil 6225 Towers Lane
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rentokil 6225 Towers Lane | Report ID | 2023042986 |
| Address | 6225 Towers Lane | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34240 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | 1681514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.32000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was completing lawn service tasks. As they went to step onto equipment, they slipped and fell to the ground sustaining a left tibia fracture and a right elbow sprain.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2023, a worker at Rentokil 6225 Towers Lane in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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