Landscape Improvements Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Landscape Improvements Inc. | Report ID | 2018087851 |
| Address | 2104 Country Side Circle North | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32804 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Bricks and pavers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 56173 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.55000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going up a step ladder to trim a hitch when he lost his balance, fell to some bricks below, and landed on his right wrist. His right wrist broke and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2018, a worker at Landscape Improvements Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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