Polo International, Inc
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Polo International, Inc | Report ID | 2023021778 |
| Address | Collins Fish & Seafood, 328 NE 70th St. | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33138 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.65000, -89.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were performing an initial assessment of a roof area when the injured employee stepped backward and fell 15-20 feet through a skylight.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2023, a worker at Polo International, Inc in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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