Ports America Florida Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet - Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. - TAMPA, Florida
| Employer | Ports America Florida Inc. |
| Address | 2999 Guy n Verger Blvd., 213 |
| City, State ZIP | TAMPA, Florida 33605 |
| Report ID | 20181010589 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet |
| Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.91417, -82.43192 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
On 10/14/2018, an employee was securing a container to be loaded with a crane. When the crane lifted the load, he was hit by the bottom container and fell 10 feet, suffering a facial fracture, broken arm, internal bleeding, and a fractured spine. Some of the connectors were not connected correctly at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2018, a worker at Ports America Florida Inc. in TAMPA, Florida suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,714 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2023 | J Mike Guitard Painting & JMG Faux and Cabinet Finishes | NAPLES, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 5, 2016 | ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCES | COLUMBIA, Missouri | Concussions | Hosp. |
| Jan 10, 2017 | American Cast Iron Pipe Company | BIRMINGHAM, Alabama | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 11, 2017 | Basic Energy Services, L.P. | BIG SPRING, Texas | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Feb 11, 2021 | AT&T | DE LEON SPRINGS, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 6, 2021 | Woodridge Productions | NEW YORK, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Francisco Salazar | ATLANTA, Georgia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Magnolia Gardens Nursery | WALLER, Texas | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.