Flood Pros of SWFL Corp
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Flood Pros of SWFL Corp | Report ID | 2022119954 |
| Address | 18881 Mcgrath Circle | City, State ZIP | PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33948 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.96000, -82.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder when it slipped outward, causing the employee to fall to the ground. His ankle was broken in three places.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2022, a worker at Flood Pros of SWFL Corp in PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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