Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. | Report ID | 2021086552 |
| Address | 5986 Gulf Breeze Parkway | City, State ZIP | GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA 32561 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.40000, -86.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a trailer, unstrapping a load of metal sheets for roofing. The employee fell from the trailer to the ground and broke a rib.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2021, a worker at Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. in GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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