ARLINGTON ELECTRIC INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — STUART, FLORIDA
| Employer | ARLINGTON ELECTRIC INC. | Report ID | 2016065168 |
| Address | 3251 SE DIXIE HIGHWAY | City, State ZIP | STUART, FLORIDA 34997 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Coccygeal region |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.16000, -80.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been installing electrical wiring and was descending a ladder when the ladder collapsed. The employee fell and contacted the floor, suffering a contusion and bruised tailbone.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2016, a worker at ARLINGTON ELECTRIC INC. in STUART, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the coccygeal region. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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