Addison Drywall, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Addison Drywall, Inc. | Report ID | 2017043601 |
| Address | 476 South Ocean Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Elevator shafts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1228037 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.69000, -80.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee engaged in framing and drywall operations fell through an elevator shaft resulting in broken legs, a broken arm and multiple lacerations. The height of the fall was approximately 20 feet.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2017, a worker at Addison Drywall, Inc. in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with elevator shafts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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