PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES (SOUTHEAST), INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Dislocation of joints — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES (SOUTHEAST), INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES (SOUTHEAST), INC. Report ID 2018065420
Address 9250 West Flagler Street City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33174
Event Date June 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dislocation of joints Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 561720 Inspection # 1350383
GPS Coordinates 25.76000, -80.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was vacuuming, got tangled in the electrical cord and fell to the floor. The employee landed on his left shoulder and suffered a dislocation. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 4, 2018, a worker at PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES (SOUTHEAST), INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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