Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cuts, lacerations — PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute | Report ID | 20231211092 |
| Address | 3401 PGA BLVD STE 200 | City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.84000, -80.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over her laptop cord while rising from her chair. She fell and a chair struck and lacerated her right eyebrow.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2023, a worker at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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