Suncoast SRS Distribution
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Herniated discs — 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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