TILE & FLOOR CARE USA, LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | TILE & FLOOR CARE USA, LLC | Report ID | 2017076646 |
| Address | 4340 NW 19TH AVE., SUITE G | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33443 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.28000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was looking for an air conditioner leak inside a ceiling when the roof collapsed and he fell 7 feet, injuring his spine.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2017, a worker at TILE & FLOOR CARE USA, LLC in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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