Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School | Report ID | 2023054340 |
| Address | 2785SE 11th Court | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.10000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the school cafeteria and went into the kitchen area to get paper towels. She tripped on an uneven area of the floor and fell on her right side. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured hip that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2023, a worker at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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