American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2023054061 |
| Address | 6653 NW 81 St. Blvd | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1668958 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -82.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a roof slope to install a fall protection anchor when they slipped and fell to the ground, resulting in an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2023, a worker at American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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.
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