Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TOWNE PARK LLC, 1600 SW Archer Road (UF VALET SERVICES), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking back to the valet podium after parking a car. The employee went to climb over the chain next to the walkway, tripped, and fell to the concrete ground, resulting in a broken leg.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Other constructed surface
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