ALTERNATIVE NITCHES, INC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Concussions — MICANOPY, FLORIDA
| Employer | ALTERNATIVE NITCHES, INC. | Report ID | 20181213089 |
| Address | 105 NE 6th Ave | City, State ZIP | MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.50000, -82.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an eight-foot step ladder on the third or fourth rung hammering a nail. The employee slipped and fell hitting his head on the ground. The employee sustained a concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2018, a worker at ALTERNATIVE NITCHES, INC. in MICANOPY, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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