Manhattan Road & Bridge
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cuts, lacerations — PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Manhattan Road & Bridge | Report ID | 2018088405 |
| Address | Charlotte Harbor Boardwalk & Bridge, 4999 S. Tamiami Trail | City, State ZIP | PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33950 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.96000, -82.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to step onto the top of an H-pile (metal beam) to get a laser level from the other side when his foot was caught on an extension cord, causing him to fall onto the pile. The H-pile deeply lacerated his lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at Manhattan Road & Bridge in PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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