ABM Industries Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WESTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | ABM Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2021086440 |
| Address | 20000 Manatee Isles Drive | City, State ZIP | WESTON, FLORIDA 33332 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.07000, -80.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance while on a ladder when they fell approximately 5 feet to the ground, resulting in a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2021, a worker at ABM Industries Inc. in WESTON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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