Central Florida Investments, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Central Florida Investments, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043473 |
| Address | 9212 Island Lake Court | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32836 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.41000, -81.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on an extension ladder to trim a bush when he fell approximately 4 feet off the ladder to the ground. His ankle was fractured and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2019, a worker at Central Florida Investments, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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