BEYEL BROTHERS, INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
| Employer | BEYEL BROTHERS, INC. | Report ID | 2023098110 |
| Address | 220 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Pierce shipyard | City, State ZIP | FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34950 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.45000, -80.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to get to the top of a container. The ladder collapsed and the employee fell 13 feet to the concrete floor, sustaining a fractured pelvis and tailbone.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2023, a worker at BEYEL BROTHERS, INC. in FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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