Everglades National Park
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Everglades National Park | Report ID | 2017010018 |
| Address | 4001 St, 9336 | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33034 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.33000, -80.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized when he fell from a step ladder fracturing a shoulder and a rib.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2017, a worker at Everglades National Park in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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