DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 2017098931 |
| Address | Powerline right of way, 15099 Clifton Canal Rd | City, State ZIP | LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA 33470 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 52.38000, -1.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending from a power pole when he fell, injuring his back and breaking his right foot. His safety belts were removed at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2017, a worker at DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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