Harcon, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Harcon, Inc. | Report ID | 2022054493 |
| Address | 1225 West University Ave | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1598971 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.65000, -82.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 4 feet from a concrete form while using a concrete vibrator. His leg was broken between the ankle and the knee, and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2022, a worker at Harcon, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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