May Electric Solar
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA
| Employer | May Electric Solar | Report ID | 2023043306 |
| Address | 520 Radnor Dr | City, State ZIP | PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA 34683 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1672389 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06000, -82.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a personal fall arrest system on a metal roof. They slipped, slid down the roof and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken right wrist and fractured right elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2023, a worker at May Electric Solar in PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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