American Promotional Events, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet - Fractures - OCALA, Florida
| Employer | American Promotional Events, Inc. |
| Address | 6255 SE 78th Street |
| City, State ZIP | OCALA, Florida 34480 |
| Report ID | 20161211903 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet |
| Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.09000, -82.03000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed boxes to retrieve orders and fell 5 to 6 feet resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2016, a worker at American Promotional Events, Inc. in OCALA, Florida suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,714 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2019 | Branch Iron Works | FORT WORTH, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Reliable Production Service LLC | WHITE CASTLE, Louisiana | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Larry Esposito Painting, Inc. | BOCA GRANDE, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Smart Chemical Solutions | MIDLAND, Texas | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Hosp. |
| Apr 20, 2018 | AT&T | OPA LOCKA, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 9, 2018 | R.H. Evans & Co., LLC | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Eagle Janitorial Services | PENNINGTON, New Jersey | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Bay Painting & Decorating, Inc. | OVIEDO, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.