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Richard D. Smith Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Richard D. Smith Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer Richard D. Smith Inc. Report ID 2018054942
Address 8726 Lost Cove Rd City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32817
Event Date May 21, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423330 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.45000, -81.50000

Incident Narrative

An employee was inspecting a tile roof when he slipped off the roof, suffering compression fractures in his back and head lacerations. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 21, 2018, a worker at Richard D. Smith Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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