UPS
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2023098537 |
| Address | 4555 41st St | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32967 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.66000, -80.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a short rise with two steps when their leg gave out, causing them to fall to the floor. The employee was hospitalized for a left leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2023, a worker at UPS in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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