First Florida Building Corp.

Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at First Florida Building Corp. in TAMPA, FLORIDA
Employer First Florida Building Corp. Report ID 2016032412
Address 2511 N. Grady Ave City, State ZIP TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607
Event Date March 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet Source of Injury Existing roof openings, other than skylights
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1135198
GPS Coordinates 27.96000, -82.50000

Incident Narrative

While inspecting a roof, an employee fell approximately 40 feet through an HVAC hole to the ground below, breaking multiple bones and suffering internal injuries.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2016, a worker at First Florida Building Corp. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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