FAST OF FLORIDA, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | FAST OF FLORIDA, INC. | Report ID | 2019032495 |
| Address | 2603 Silkwood Circle | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Girders, beams, structural steel |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1384488 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.57000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a wood 2-by-4 when the wood broke and he fell to the ground about 10 feet below, suffering a right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2019, a worker at FAST OF FLORIDA, INC. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with girders, beams, structural steel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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