R&D Steel Erectors, LLC.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | R&D Steel Erectors, LLC. | Report ID | 2017021471 |
| Address | Santa Fe Park Avenue Shops, 8181 NW 39th Ave | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32606 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1211302 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.68000, -82.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying metal decking when his foot slipped on a bar joist, causing him to lose his balance and fall 17 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured rib, fractured vertebrae, and a lacerated liver, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2017, a worker at R&D Steel Erectors, LLC. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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