Johns Manville
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Johns Manville | Report ID | 2017054842 |
| Address | Orlando International Airport, 11084 Canal Rd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1239184 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After inspecting a roof area at a construction site, an employee stepped down on a ladder, slipped, and fell 20 feet to the ground, suffering broken ribs and a fractured spleen.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2017, a worker at Johns Manville in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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