Roger's Cushions, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Roger's Cushions, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087279 |
| Address | 410 3rd Lane SW | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32962 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| 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) | 326150 | Inspection # | 1617169 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.59000, -80.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a loading ramp from a loading dock. The employee fell to the ground, suffering broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2022, a worker at Roger's Cushions, Inc. in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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