International Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — 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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