PALM BEACH RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | PALM BEACH RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION | Report ID | 2017043900 |
| Address | 6501 N. JOG RD. | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33412 |
| Event Date | April 29, 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.77000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out ash from ductwork when he misstepped and fell approximately 3 feet down onto a structural beam, suffering broken ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2017, a worker at PALM BEACH RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION in WEST PALM BEACH, 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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