Five Guys Operations
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Five Guys Operations | Report ID | 20201010037 |
| Address | 13249 City Square Drive | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | 1499147 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.47000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 21, 2020, an employee was looking for supplies in the crawlspace above the cooler when she fell through a ceiling tile, clipped a shelf containing dishes, and landed on the floor in the prep area approximately 12 feet below. She was admitted to the hospital for a fractured shoulder, two fractured ribs, and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2020, a worker at Five Guys Operations in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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