United States Sugar Corporation
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | United States Sugar Corporation | Report ID | 2025032894 |
| Address | 26.5213 N, 81.1015 W | City, State ZIP | MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA 33471 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.88000, -81.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on an uneven surface in the field when they tripped and fell on the ground. The employee sustained a fractured knee.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2025, a worker at United States Sugar Corporation in MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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