Hampton Inn
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Cuts, lacerations — KEY WEST, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hampton Inn | Report ID | 20191212854 |
| Address | 3755 S Roosevelt Blvd | City, State ZIP | KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Handrails, banisters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 24.55000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on site installing new furniture. He went out to the second-story balcony to throw out a box. The permanent metal railing failed and the employee fell from the balcony. He required stitches on his head.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2019, a worker at Hampton Inn in KEY WEST, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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