HUMANA INC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | HUMANA INC | Report ID | 2024054570 |
| Address | 12020 Seminole Boulevard | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33778 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 524114 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.88000, -82.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a step ladder placed on a countertop. The employee lost their balance and fell approximately six feet to the floor below, resulting in a fractured right femur that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2024, a worker at HUMANA INC in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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