Marlin Coatings, Inc.
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Marlin Coatings, Inc. | Report ID | 2016042821 |
| Address | 288 Champions Way | City, State ZIP | TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32306 |
| Event Date | April 4, 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 more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | 1137478 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.44000, -84.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While spray painting a building, an employee went over a gate and walked off the ledge. The wind had blown a tarp over the area and covered the edge, which could not be seen. The employee fell approximately 50 feet, suffering broken ribs on the right side and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2016, a worker at Marlin Coatings, Inc. in TALLAHASSEE, 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 more than 30 feet, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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