Performance Air Mechanical
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Performance Air Mechanical | Report ID | 2019043868 |
| Address | 4917 N. Univeristy Drive | City, State ZIP | LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33351 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a fiberglass extension ladder when it gave way. He fell to the ground, breaking his right kneecap.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2019, a worker at Performance Air Mechanical in LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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