Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2021098412 |
| Address | 8820 WATERWAY | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34120 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.33000, -81.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an overhead groove coupling while on the fourth rung of a 6-foot step ladder when he fell off the ladder onto a 6-inch piece of pipe that was on the ground, resulting in broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2021, a worker at Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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