Professional Steel Erection, LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Professional Steel Erection, LLC | Report ID | 2023042934 |
| Address | 2602 NE 9th Ave | City, State ZIP | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33909 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1662122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.70000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing roof panels when the roof gave way and the employee fell to the ground, landing on his feet and then hitting his shoulder. The employee suffered two broken ankles and a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2023, a worker at Professional Steel Erection, LLC in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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