Florida Power & Light Company
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Power & Light Company | Report ID | 2020076174 |
| Address | Martin Plant, 21900 SW Warfield Blvd | City, State ZIP | INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA 34956 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.16000, -80.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while descending from a step stool. The employee landed on the floor, suffering a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2020, a worker at Florida Power & Light Company in INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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