Central Florida Electric of Ocala, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Central Florida Electric of Ocala, LLC | Report ID | 20201212037 |
| Address | 1390 NW. 80th Ave., World Equestrian Center | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34482 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1509790 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.20000, -82.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was 6 feet up an 8-foot step ladder securing overhead wires. He fell off the ladder, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2020, a worker at Central Florida Electric of Ocala, LLC in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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