Performance Air, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Performance Air, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211358 |
| Address | 1990 Main St | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.33000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attaching ductwork to an air conditioning unit that was just replaced. He fell approximately 8 feet from a step ladder and landed on the ground. The employee sustained fractures to a wrist and their left femur.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2023, a worker at Performance Air, Inc. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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