Enterprise Electric
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Cuts, lacerations — PLANTATION, FLORIDA
| Employer | Enterprise Electric | Report ID | 20181111962 |
| Address | 8201 West Broward Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33324 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.12000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While trying to install a conduit, an employee moved a pallet and tripped over a hole in the floor. A piece of metal stud lacerated his arm.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2018, a worker at Enterprise Electric in PLANTATION, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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