Northwest Florida AC, LLC.

Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet - Fractures - MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Northwest Florida AC, LLC. in MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida
Employer Northwest Florida AC, LLC.
Address 276 Winston Lane
City, State ZIP MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida 32550
Report ID 2015010308
Event Date January 9, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
Source of Injury Elevator shafts
Secondary Source Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220
Inspection # 1021635
GPS Coordinates 30.38000, -86.35000

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Incident Narrative

Worker was installing ductwork from a 6-foot ladder, lost his balance, and fell 15-feet through the elevator shaft. He broke both arms and his nose.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2015, a worker at Northwest Florida AC, LLC. in MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with elevator shafts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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