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Gale Insulation Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WINDERMERE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gale Insulation Inc. in WINDERMERE, FLORIDA
Employer Gale Insulation Inc. Report ID 2019054621
Address 13708 Summerport City, State ZIP WINDERMERE, FLORIDA 34786
Event Date May 6, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Stairs, steps, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.49000, -81.56000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down the stairs at a new construction site when he tripped and fell. The employee suffered broken ribs and a broken left arm.

Incident Summary

On May 6, 2019, a worker at Gale Insulation Inc. in WINDERMERE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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