Blacker Green, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Blacker Green, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096331 |
| Address | 2804 W. Price Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33611 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1090351 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.89000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell off an 8-foot step ladder while installing ductwork and sustained a compound fracture to his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2015, a worker at Blacker Green, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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