Trane U.S. Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Trane U.S. Inc. | Report ID | 2022010399 |
| Address | 8929 Western Way | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dumping trash into a dumpster. The employee fell from the dock into a gap between the dumpster and a bay door, suffering a broken left femur. The employee needed surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2022, a worker at Trane U.S. Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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