Structural Precast Erectors, LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FORT MYERS, Florida
| Employer | Structural Precast Erectors, LLC |
| Address | Vive Apartments, 3065 Champion Ring Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, Florida 33905 |
| Report ID | 2023109446 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 |
| Inspection # | 1704782 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.62207, -81.80337 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was installing grout using a shovel when the precast hollow-core floor gave way, causing them to fall approximately 8-10 feet. The employee sustained a back fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2023, a worker at Structural Precast Erectors, LLC in FORT MYERS, Florida suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 97 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet injuries.
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| Jun 7, 2019 | R & T Trim Co., Inc. | FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
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| May 9, 2022 | Unity Electric Co., Inc. | NEW YORK, New York | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Feb 18, 2022 | CHS Carpentry Inc | VERO BEACH, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
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