Morton Electric, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Morton Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065582 |
| Address | 205 E. Dakin Ave. | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Fences, fence panels, gates, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.29000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping over an 18-inch silt fence when he tripped and broke his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2016, a worker at Morton Electric, Inc. in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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