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Avitech Builders Corp.

Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Avitech Builders Corp. in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Avitech Builders Corp. Report ID 2020032504
Address 1201 Brickell Ave., 7th Floor City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
Event Date March 17, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236115 Inspection # 1470930
GPS Coordinates 25.76000, -80.19000

Incident Narrative

While framing the inside of a structure, an employee fell approximately 12 feet through a floor opening and suffered head trauma.

Incident Summary

On March 17, 2020, a worker at Avitech Builders Corp. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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