Pike's Electric, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pike's Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021539 |
| Address | 3200 Fenney Way, Clubhouse at Village of Fenney | City, State ZIP | THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32159 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.79000, -82.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to re-spool electrical wire onto a drum when he tripped over the wire and hit the ground, fracturing his ribs, right index finger, and left elbow.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2017, a worker at Pike's Electric, Inc. in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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