Bemar Services, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Strains — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bemar Services, Inc. | Report ID | 20221210643 |
| Address | 1591 Lane Avenue South | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32205 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.29000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 7, 2022, an employee was on an extension ladder, using a nail gun to nail framework when he lost balance and fell about 5 feet to the ground, landing on his backside. The employee was hospitalized with a strained lower back.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2022, a worker at Bemar Services, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered strains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 3,310 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
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