Belcorp, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Belcorp, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054087 |
| Address | 1700 Arnold Rd | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32260 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.52000, -81.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at a commercial jobsite operating a skid steer. After spreading seed in the area, the employee was getting off the skid steer when his jacket became caught on the seat and he fell about 4 to 5 feet the ground. He fell on his left side, striking and breaking his left ankle against the track of the steer.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2017, a worker at Belcorp, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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