International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc.

Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA
Employer International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc. Report ID 2022021851
Address 1616 Penny St. Dry dock # 910 City, State ZIP TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605
Event Date February 28, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Tank, bin, vat interiors, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # 1580831
GPS Coordinates 27.95000, -82.44000

Incident Narrative

A pipe fitter was inspecting previously applied/added welds to the interior surface of a multi-level tank and fell approximately 14 feet through an opening in the floor to a lower level. He suffered blunt force trauma including cracked ribs, a broken wrist, broken teeth, and contusions.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2022, a worker at International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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