Aspen Air Conditioning
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Aspen Air Conditioning | Report ID | 2021043101 |
| Address | 3999 North Dixie Highway | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33431 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.38000, -80.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee exited an HVAC mechanical room in an attic, closed the door to access an extension ladder, and fell through a suspended ceiling tile. He landed on the floor below and suffered fractures to facial bones and ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2021, a worker at Aspen Air Conditioning in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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