Air-Ref Co. Inc. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Electric
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet - Fractures and dislocations - PALM BEACH, Florida
| Employer | Air-Ref Co. Inc. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Electric |
| Address | 8 Windsor Court |
| City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH, Florida 33480 |
| Report ID | 2022087587 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet |
| Source of Injury | Girders, beams, structural steel |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 |
| Inspection # | 1622739 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.73895, -80.03666 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was on a crossbeam when it gave out. He fell about 16 feet, landing on his feet and suffering a dislocation and fracture to the left ankle, as well as a toe injury on his left foot.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2022, a worker at Air-Ref Co. Inc. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Electric in PALM BEACH, Florida suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with girders, beams, structural steel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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