Industrial Commercial Systems Incorporated
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BOULEVARD, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Industrial Commercial Systems Incorporated | Report ID | 2022087733 |
| Address | 777 Crestwood Rd. | City, State ZIP | BOULEVARD, CALIFORNIA 91905 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, switches, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.70000, -116.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had climbed an 8-foot A-frame ladder to reach a ceiling to replace a section of copper pipe. He placed plywood above the t-grid ceiling framing, and was above the ceiling when he tripped on a junction box, and fell approximately 9 feet, landing on the concrete floor. The employee suffered fractures to the tibia, fibula, and ankle, and a dislocated left foot.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2022, a worker at Industrial Commercial Systems Incorporated in BOULEVARD, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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