Flanders-Precisionaire
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — BARTOW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Flanders-Precisionaire | Report ID | 2024109603 |
| Address | 100 Crown Avenue | City, State ZIP | BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.89000, -81.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on plastic wrap used to secure boxes to a pallet and fell. The employee struck his knee and head on the concrete pavement, sustaining a broken left femur and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2024, a worker at Flanders-Precisionaire in BARTOW, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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