Joe Cole Plumbing Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Joe Cole Plumbing Inc. | Report ID | 2021010696 |
| Address | 4151 NW 51 Terr. | City, State ZIP | LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA 33319 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.17000, -80.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 26, 2021, an employee was climbing a ladder to access a roof. The ladder moved and the employee fell to the ground about 8 feet below. His left elbow, wrist, and leg were broken.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2021, a worker at Joe Cole Plumbing Inc. in LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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