Freeman Decorating Co.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Bruises, contusions — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Freeman Decorating Co. | Report ID | 2017010414 |
| Address | 9480 International Dr | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Buttock(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.42000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a ladder and lost his balance falling three to four feet. The employee suffered bruises to his buttocks and a possible back injury.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2017, a worker at Freeman Decorating Co. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the buttock(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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