Yates Construction, LLC

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PALATKA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Yates Construction, LLC in PALATKA, FLORIDA
Employer Yates Construction, LLC Report ID 2021010751
Address 890 Hwy 17 North City, State ZIP PALATKA, FLORIDA 32177
Event Date January 27, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Pumps
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.73000, -81.63000

Incident Narrative

On January 27, 2021, a pipe fitter was changing out the transfer pump when he lost footing on the pump's foundation, slipped, and fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left wrist.

Incident Summary

On January 27, 2021, a worker at Yates Construction, LLC in PALATKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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