B L Smith Electric Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | B L Smith Electric Inc | Report ID | 2017087402 |
| Address | 7007 Socrum Loop Rd., Lake Gibson High School | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33809 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.13000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While placing a cover on an electrical box, an employee fell off an 8-foot stepladder and hit his head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at B L Smith Electric Inc in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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