Home Repair Expert of NW Florida, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — JAY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Home Repair Expert of NW Florida, LLC | Report ID | 20181010399 |
| Address | 6432 Hwy 4 | City, State ZIP | JAY, FLORIDA 32565 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.91000, -87.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 8, 2018, an employee stepped down the step ladder, lost his balance, and fell off the balcony 11-feet to the ground, breaking his leg. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2018, a worker at Home Repair Expert of NW Florida, LLC in JAY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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