Tampa General Hospital
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tampa General Hospital | Report ID | 2024109993 |
| Address | 1 Tampa General Circle | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33606 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Structural barriers n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking through a parking garage when their foot became caught on a chain, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee's right ankle was broken.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2024, a worker at Tampa General Hospital in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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