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Hugo Diaz Lawn Service, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hugo Diaz Lawn Service, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA
Employer Hugo Diaz Lawn Service, Inc. Report ID 2023043606
Address 1319 72nd Street Court East City, State ZIP PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221
Event Date April 22, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.57000, -82.55000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell while coming down a step ladder, landing on the ground and suffering an open fracture to the foot and ankle.

Incident Summary

On April 22, 2023, a worker at Hugo Diaz Lawn Service, Inc. in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). 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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