American Residential Services
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA
| Employer | American Residential Services | Report ID | 2020098815 |
| Address | 6943 SE Bunker Hill Dr | City, State ZIP | HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA 33455 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.11000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through the sheetrock ceiling in a home's attic, landing on the concrete floor below and suffering head injuries.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2020, a worker at American Residential Services in HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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