BAS Walls and Ceilings
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — OVIEDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | BAS Walls and Ceilings | Report ID | 2023076626 |
| Address | 2765 Pineway | City, State ZIP | OVIEDO, FLORIDA 32765 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1685614 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.75000, -81.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 4-foot ladder installing a soffit when they fell to the ground, resulting in a spleen laceration, left eye socket fracture, and 3-4 rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2023, a worker at BAS Walls and Ceilings in OVIEDO, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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