Concrete Erectors, Inc
Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Concrete Erectors, Inc | Report ID | 2022043641 |
| Address | Miami Dade Community College | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Other jump to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1593717 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.46000, -80.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A concrete panel was standing upright on the ground, rigged for lifting and secured from falling over. An employee was on a ladder, unhooking crane rigging, when the crane boom was lowered. The panel leaned toward him and he jumped off the ladder, thinking it was about to fall over. He landed on both feet and suffered fractures to both heels. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2022, a worker at Concrete Erectors, Inc in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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