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Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc. in ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA
Employer Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Report ID 2020109789
Address 2001 Kingsley Ave City, State ZIP ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA 32073
Event Date October 14, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thoracic region
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.16000, -81.73000

Incident Narrative

On October 14, 2020, an employee was installing ductwork from the third rung of an A-frame ladder. He fell to the floor 4 feet 9 inches below, landing on his back and suffering a cracked vertebra in his back. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 14, 2020, a worker at Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc. in ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thoracic region. 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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