Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2018021583 |
| Address | Lake Nona Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to the company vehicle to retrieve a tool and fell 18 feet through an uncovered 2' x 3' drain inlet resulting in a broken right femur.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2018, a worker at Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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