Universal Cabling Systems, Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SUNRISE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Universal Cabling Systems, Inc | Report ID | 2020076667 |
| Address | 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd | City, State ZIP | SUNRISE, FLORIDA 33351 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.16000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee descending from an 8-foot step ladder lost his balance and fell to the concrete floor, breaking his wrist and hip.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2020, a worker at Universal Cabling Systems, Inc in SUNRISE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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