Greenscapes
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Greenscapes | Report ID | 2016021389 |
| Address | 8020 Grand Lely Dr. | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34113 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1126886 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.07000, -81.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming a palm with a polecat bucket lift. The polecat flipped over with the employee inside and the employee fell about 15 feet.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2016, a worker at Greenscapes in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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