Solar Energy World, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Solar Energy World, LLC | Report ID | 20191011083 |
| Address | 8566 79th Ave. N. | City, State ZIP | SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 33777 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1449317 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -82.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting an attic when he fell approximately 9 to 10 feet through the ceiling and struck his head on the concrete garage floor. He suffered a head laceration and multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2019, a worker at Solar Energy World, LLC in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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