All Florida Insulation
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — WINDERMERE, FLORIDA
| Employer | All Florida Insulation | Report ID | 2023087826 |
| Address | 9269 Gotha Rd | City, State ZIP | WINDERMERE, FLORIDA 34786 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.52000, -81.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through the drywall ceiling approximately 12-14 feet to the ground below, resulting in a fractured disc.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at All Florida Insulation in WINDERMERE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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