Cypress Gulf Development Corp.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Cypress Gulf Development Corp. | Report ID | 2024032617 |
| Address | 1515 East Scott St | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1737245 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.95000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up materials and wood from the work floor when he fell through an uncovered sewer manhole and fell 8 feet to the concrete ground below resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2024, a worker at Cypress Gulf Development Corp. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with existing opening, hole in constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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