A-1 Block Corporation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | A-1 Block Corporation | Report ID | 2021076240 |
| Address | 1617 S. Division Ave | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32805 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Straight ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.52000, -81.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 27, 2021, an employee was on a straight ladder to check the level of an open aggregate hopper when the ladder slipped, causing him to fall approximately 3-4 feet and resulting in a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2021, a worker at A-1 Block Corporation in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with straight ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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