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SH Framing, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — PALMETTO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SH Framing, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA
Employer SH Framing, Inc. Report ID 2020088101
Address Willow Walk Subdivision Lot # 283, Reisswood Loop Lot # 283 City, State ZIP PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221
Event Date August 26, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet Source of Injury Extension ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238130 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.58000, -82.51000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on an extension ladder when it fell. The employee fell with it, and both landed on the ground two stories below. He suffered lacerations to the eyebrow and mouth and a broken nose.

Incident Summary

On August 26, 2020, a worker at SH Framing, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 150 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet injuries.

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