Arnett Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Arnett Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. | Report ID | 20211110140 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 |
| Event Date | November 23, 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, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.91000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder to the ground, suffering two broken ribs and a punctured lung. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2021, a worker at Arnett Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in SAINT AUGUSTINE, 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, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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