BFC Solutions
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | BFC Solutions | Report ID | 2020109993 |
| Address | 325 Beacon St. | City, State ZIP | LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI 39440 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.68000, -89.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a fixed ladder when it came loose from the wall causing the employee to fall to the ground and fracture a foot.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2020, a worker at BFC Solutions in LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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