Oldcastle Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Oldcastle Inc. in AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA
Employer Oldcastle Inc. Report ID 2020054987
Address 1511 1st ST W City, State ZIP AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA 33823
Event Date May 29, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 327331 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.05000, -81.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a propane cylinder bottle in the storage area. He was walking and removing the cylinder from the storage cage when he lost his balance upon turning and fell. The cylinder fell on his left hand, causing fractures.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2020, a worker at Oldcastle Inc. in AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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