Quest Diagnostics
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MIRAMAR, FLORIDA
| Employer | Quest Diagnostics | Report ID | 20231110543 |
| Address | 10200 Commerce Parkway | City, State ZIP | MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33025 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621512 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.97000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the hallway to get a trash bag from housekeeping when they slipped on the wet floor and fell. The employee sustained a fractured right knee.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at Quest Diagnostics in MIRAMAR, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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