Stetson University
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — DELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Stetson University | Report ID | 2021064962 |
| Address | 421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8318 | City, State ZIP | DELAND, FLORIDA 32723 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.03000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 17, 2021, a maintenance employee was on an A-frame ladder replacing a sign. The bottom legs of the ladder crumbled and the employee fell to the floor. He suffered a concussion and a muscle strain to his buttocks and lower back. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2021, a worker at Stetson University in DELAND, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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