Hazeltine Nurseries, INC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — VENICE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hazeltine Nurseries, INC | Report ID | 2021021001 |
| Address | 1000 Laguna Drive | City, State ZIP | VENICE, FLORIDA 34285 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Coccygeal region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.10000, -82.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a closed A-frame ladder that was leaning against a truck when they fell about 6 feet from the ladder to the ground, resulting in a possible tailbone fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2021, a worker at Hazeltine Nurseries, INC in VENICE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the coccygeal region. 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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