N.C.M. of Collier County, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — ESTERO, FLORIDA
| Employer | N.C.M. of Collier County, Inc. | Report ID | 2017043378 |
| Address | University Village, Ben Hill Griffen Rd. | City, State ZIP | ESTERO, FLORIDA 33928 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-self-supporting staging |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.43000, -81.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees using a six foot rolling scaffold on top of nailed down plywood were pouring concrete from a pump truck. Once they finished the area, another employee on the ground pushed the scaffold to the new area. The wheel caught a nail, the scaffold tipped over, and both employees fell to the ground. One employee was hospitalized for muscle strain and contusions.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2017, a worker at N.C.M. of Collier County, Inc. in ESTERO, FLORIDA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-self-supporting staging identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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