US Bankruptcy Court Clerk
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | US Bankruptcy Court Clerk | Report ID | 2023054778 |
| Address | 301 North Miami Avenue | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.77000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a cut section of concrete roof slab when the catch plate and anchor bolt gave out. The cut section of concrete then fell and struck the employee's upper back, causing him to fall to the ground. They sustained 5 broken vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2023, a worker at US Bankruptcy Court Clerk in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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