E&M Framing, Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at E&M Framing, Inc. in 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.

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