Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Securitas Security Services USA, 9800 Bachman Rd , ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824
on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell to the ground while walking, breaking a wrist.
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A security employee was driving a golf cart in an industrial park when the cart was struck head on by a vehicle. The employee was ejected from the golf cart and sustained fractures to the pelvis and hips, requiring hospitalization.
An employee was conducting a security walkthrough of a warehouse. The power went out. As the employee was walking back through the building toward the security post, a forward moving forklift struck the employee; its load then slid off its forks and fell onto the employee. The employee suffered a broken pelvis and ribs and was hospitalized.
An employee was walking down the hall to retrieve a vacuum when they stumbled and fell to the floor. The employee suffered wrist bruises and a kneecap fracture that required surgery.
An employee was installing a compressor piston. He tripped and fell backward while the piston was in his lap. As he landed, the little finger of his left hand became caught between the piston and compressor piping resulting in a partial amputation of the fingertip. The employee required stitches and the fingertip was reattached.
An employee was doing an oil change. He was walking to get his oil jug when he tripped on an open lift pad, and fell to the ground landing on his right side. The employee sustained a broken right femur and was hospitalized.
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