Leo's Concrete Specialties, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Leo's Concrete Specialties, Inc. | Report ID | 20181213219 |
| Address | 7300 Watersong Lane | City, State ZIP | MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32901 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1370513 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.22000, -80.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While checking rebar, an employee fell from an 18-foot height to the ground. The employee fell on their face and suffered a broken pelvis and a nicked artery.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2018, a worker at Leo's Concrete Specialties, Inc. in MELBOURNE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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