TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BAY LAKE, FLORIDA
| Employer | TERRY'S ELECTRIC, INC. | Report ID | 2015053114 |
| Address | 13295 Flamingo Crossing Blvd | City, State ZIP | BAY LAKE, FLORIDA 32821 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.39000, -81.47000 | ||
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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