ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified - Fractures - HOMESTEAD, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at ABC Supply Co., Inc. in HOMESTEAD, Florida
Employer ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Address 1001 W. Mowry Drive
City, State ZIP HOMESTEAD, Florida 33030
Report ID 2018099884
Event Date September 24, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423330
GPS Coordinates 25.47003, -80.49061

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking over a portable dock ramp when it tipped over. He fell and the ramp landed on him, breaking his hand, right foot/ankle, jaw, and ribs and lacerating his face.

Incident Summary

On September 24, 2018, a worker at ABC Supply Co., Inc. in HOMESTEAD, Florida suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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