UNITED STATES FOUNDRY & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — MEDLEY, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at UNITED STATES FOUNDRY & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION in 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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