CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. | Report ID | 2016031856 |
| Address | 8850 NW 79 AVE. | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33166 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.85000, -80.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking towards the truck yard when he tripped on an uneven surface (1/4-inch rise). He broke several ribs and hit his chin.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2016, a worker at CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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