Maxim Crane Works LP
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Maxim Crane Works LP | Report ID | 20211211030 |
| Address | 2070 NW 40 Court | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33443 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.27000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder and trying to align a chain on a shop door roller when he lost his balance and he fell approximately 6 feet to the ground below. The employee landed on his feet, resulting in tibia and fibula fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2021, a worker at Maxim Crane Works LP in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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