Greenway Electrical Services, LLC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Greenway Electrical Services, LLC. | Report ID | 2015129341 |
| Address | 5600 West Sandlake Rd | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.44000, -81.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling wiring using a 10-foot step ladder. He lost his footing and fell to the ground, losing consciousness for 15 minutes. He was hospitalized with a concussion and minor spinal fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2015, a worker at Greenway Electrical Services, LLC. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. 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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