DBK Construction
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | DBK Construction | Report ID | 2015074793 |
| Address | 4708 Olive Branch Rd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32811 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.49000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding an extension ladder while a coworker was on it. The ladder slipped and the employee's wrist jammed, resulting in a broken wrist. The employee was hospitalized overnight and received surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2015, a worker at DBK Construction in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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