Suncoast SRS Distribution

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Herniated discs — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Suncoast SRS Distribution in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
Employer Suncoast SRS Distribution Report ID 2023065603
Address 316 SW 14th Ave City, State ZIP CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33991
Event Date June 23, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 444190 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.64000, -82.00000

Incident Narrative

An employee was climbing into the back of a conveyor truck when they hit their head on the conveyor belt and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a herniated disk in their back.

Incident Summary

On June 23, 2023, a worker at Suncoast SRS Distribution in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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