UNITED STATES FOUNDRY & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — MEDLEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | UNITED STATES FOUNDRY & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015107321 |
| Address | 8351 NW 93rd ST | City, State ZIP | MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33166 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Manhole and cistern covers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.85000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a load device to move a metal ring for a manhole cover when he turned and fell backwards. The metal ring fell onto his ankle, fracturing it and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at UNITED STATES FOUNDRY & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION in MEDLEY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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