Mechanical Insulation & Technologies
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Mechanical Insulation & Technologies | Report ID | 2017032615 |
| Address | 209 Silverton Street | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32811 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.54000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder to install an HVAC at a jobsite when he slipped and fell approximately 4 feet to the ground. He cracked several ribs and felt sore on his right side, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2017, a worker at Mechanical Insulation & Technologies in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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