Quality Building Controls
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Quality Building Controls | Report ID | 2024010482 |
| Address | 2625 90th St. South | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.92000, -82.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending an extension ladder when the bottom feet of the ladder slid out, causing the employee to fall to the floor. The employee suffered a compound fracture of his left foot and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2024, a worker at Quality Building Controls in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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