DBI Services, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | DBI Services, LLC | Report ID | 2016021182 |
| Address | 6286 University Pkwy | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34240 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.38000, -82.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell 3 to 4 feet off the back of a straight truck while filling up the water tank, suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2016, a worker at DBI Services, LLC in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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