DOBSON ELECTRIC, INC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Bruises, contusions — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | DOBSON ELECTRIC, INC. | Report ID | 2021087195 |
| Address | 6925 W Beaver St | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -81.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was reconnecting a demo fixture. He was shocked while stripping a wire and fell from an A-frame ladder, landing 3 feet below. He suffered a contusion and hematoma to the lower back.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2021, a worker at DOBSON ELECTRIC, INC. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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