Wellpath
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wellpath | Report ID | 2023087794 |
| Address | 18680 South West 376th Street | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33034 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 812199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.41000, -80.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a ceiling space to replace an exhaust fan belt. They stepped on sheet rock and fell through the ceiling. The employee sustained a dislocated shoulder and a collarbone fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at Wellpath in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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