Northwest Florida AC, LLC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Northwest Florida AC, LLC. | Report ID | 2015010308 |
| Address | 276 Winston Lane | City, State ZIP | MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA 32550 |
| 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 | ||
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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