Orkin Pest Control
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Orkin Pest Control | Report ID | 2015042226 |
| Address | 400 Central Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.54000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off an A-frame ladder and broke his wrist.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2015, a worker at Orkin Pest Control in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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