DR Horton Homes
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | DR Horton Homes | Report ID | 20201110681 |
| Address | 1508 Park Side Ave | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1502105 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.79000, -81.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were carrying a 2-by-12 up a ladder. One employee slipped and fell off the ladder, breaking his ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2020, a worker at DR Horton Homes in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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