Bealls Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ARCADIA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bealls Inc | Report ID | 2023076785 |
| Address | 1407-B E. Oak Street | City, State ZIP | ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Tables, worktables | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 448140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.20000, -81.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 6-foot A-frame ladder that was placed on a table to access and repair an oscillating fan mounted on the wall. The ladder was leaning against the wall and as the employee began to climb the ladder, the table moved away from the wall. The employee fell to the concrete floor and sustained bruised ribs and lacerations that required staples.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2023, a worker at Bealls Inc in ARCADIA, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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