GARY W. CURRY, INC.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | GARY W. CURRY, INC. | Report ID | 2021032266 |
| Address | 8225 Midnight. Pass Rd | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34242 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.23000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a roof leak from an extension ladder. He fell off the ladder, landing about 20 feet below and breaking his femur.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2021, a worker at GARY W. CURRY, INC. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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