Pacesetter Personnel Service of Florida, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pacesetter Personnel Service of Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 2018065373 |
| Address | 250 North NewRiver Drive East | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33324 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1321945 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.11000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee and another employee were removing a water pump and moving hoses when the ground they were standing on gave way. The injured employee fell forward into the excavation and directly onto the form beam sustaining injuries to the left side of their chest including broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2018, a worker at Pacesetter Personnel Service of Florida, Inc. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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