AA Advance Air, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MIRAMAR, FLORIDA
| Employer | AA Advance Air, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054218 |
| Address | 11600 Miramar Parkway | City, State ZIP | MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33025 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.97000, -80.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing duct work from a ladder when he lost his balance and fell about 4 feet to the ground, breaking his wrist and collarbone.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2017, a worker at AA Advance Air, Inc. in MIRAMAR, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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