P.H. Freeman & Sons, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | P.H. Freeman & Sons, Inc. | Report ID | 20221210584 |
| Address | 640 EAST PLANT STREET | City, State ZIP | WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.56000, -81.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder, reaching for fruit in a tree, when the ladder went sideways, causing the employee to fall. His right forearm was lacerated by a tree branch.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2022, a worker at P.H. Freeman & Sons, Inc. in WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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