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Averitt Express, Corp.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Averitt Express, Corp. in TAMPA, FLORIDA
Employer Averitt Express, Corp. Report ID 20241211966
Address 6622 E. Hillborough Ave City, State ZIP TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610
Event Date December 31, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Head unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Trucks unspecified
Secondary Source Other constructed surface
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.99000, -82.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was climbing out of their delivery truck when they fell backward and struck their head on the concrete pavement.

Incident Summary

On December 31, 2024, a worker at Averitt Express, Corp. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with trucks unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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