Akel Building Group LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Akel Building Group LLC | Report ID | 2023098817 |
| Address | 12467 Solana Bay Circle | City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33412 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.82000, -80.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping off a roof and onto a ladder when they fell approximately 10 feet to the ground below, resulting in broken ribs on their left side and a broken left little finger.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2023, a worker at Akel Building Group LLC in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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