Kentucky Steel Erectors, LLC
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Kentucky Steel Erectors, LLC | Report ID | 2019077636 |
| Address | 2501 Consulate Dr. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32837 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1420073 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying deck. He was attempting to untangle his retractable when he fell 27 feet onto the concrete floor below. He suffered a back fracture and puncture wound near the liver, requiring hospitalization and surgery. His retractable was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2019, a worker at Kentucky Steel Erectors, LLC in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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