Virginia Wrecking Company, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Virginia Wrecking Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2015030610 |
| Address | Escambia County Utility Authority, 609 South Corry Rd | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32507 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Metal pipes, tubing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -87.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a scissor lift cutting a metal water pipe (15-feet long) with a torch. When the pipe was completely cut, it hit the scissor lift and caused the lift to fall 15 feet to the ground. The employee broke his arm and pelvis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2015, a worker at Virginia Wrecking Company, Inc. in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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