St. Marks Powder, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | St. Marks Powder, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043568 |
| Address | 74 Bridlegate Drive | City, State ZIP | CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA 32327 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -84.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a garden hose up a fixed ladder. A swing gate at the top of the ladder swung open, causing him to fall 8 to 10 feet to the ground below. He suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2019, a worker at St. Marks Powder, Inc. in CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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