A-1 Block Corporation

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures - ORLANDO, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at A-1 Block Corporation in ORLANDO, Florida
Employer A-1 Block Corporation
Address 1617 S. Division Ave
City, State ZIP ORLANDO, Florida 32805
Report ID 2021076240
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
GPS Coordinates 28.52358, -81.38459

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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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