EFI Global, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | EFI Global, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010389 |
| Address | 229 Orchard Street N. | City, State ZIP | ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32174 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.28000, -81.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a roof looking for damages when the employee fell approximately 12 to 18 feet through the roof. The employee hit an open door and then the ground, suffering broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2018, a worker at EFI Global, Inc. in ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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