Freedom Solar LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — EUSTIS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Freedom Solar LLC | Report ID | 20231211634 |
| Address | 332 Center St. | City, State ZIP | EUSTIS, FLORIDA 32726 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.84000, -81.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming down a portable ladder when they slipped and fell to the ground, resulting in a right forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2023, a worker at Freedom Solar LLC in EUSTIS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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