TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Fractures - BAY LAKE, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC. in BAY LAKE, Florida
Employer TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC.
Address 13295 Flamingo Crossing Blvd
City, State ZIP BAY LAKE, Florida 32821
Report ID 2015053114
Event Date May 22, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source of Injury Skids, pallets
Secondary Source Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
Industry (NAICS) 238210
GPS Coordinates 28.39000, -81.47000

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Incident Narrative

On 5/22/2015 the injured worker tripped over rebar lying on a pallet and fell breaking his leg above the ankle. The break required surgery to repair.

Incident Summary

On May 22, 2015, a worker at TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC. in BAY LAKE, Florida suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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