Apex Air Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Apex Air Inc | Report ID | 2022098145 |
| Address | 304 SW 145TH AVENUE | City, State ZIP | PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33027 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.00000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a fixed ladder to reach a roof. His right foot slid and he fell, landing on his right ankle and breaking it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2022, a worker at Apex Air Inc in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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