E&M Framing, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | E&M Framing, Inc. | Report ID | 2023032274 |
| Address | 901 Golden Bear Drive | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34747 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.27000, -81.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 13, 2023, an employee was shifting a floor joist from an A-frame ladder when he lost his balance and fell. The joist landed on him, resulting in rib fractures and a back injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2023, a worker at E&M Framing, Inc. in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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