FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC | Report ID | 20171010138 |
| Address | 1155 Blue Road, Rivera Country Club | City, State ZIP | CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple pelvic region locations |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Beams-unattached metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1273592 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.72000, -80.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a scissor lift when a steel beam swung and struck the employee and the lift. The scissor lift tipped over, and the employee fell 10 feet to the concrete floor, suffering a fractured hip and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2017, a worker at FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC in CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple pelvic region locations. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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