Ion Labs, Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Ion Labs, Inc. | Report ID | 2024065010 |
| Address | 8031 114th Ave., Suite 4000 | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325411 | Inspection # | 1754400 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.87000, -82.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the mezzanine area when they crossed over the railing onto an I-beam and fell through a ceiling tile. The employee fell 15 feet to the floor and sustained a fractured spine and left heel.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2024, a worker at Ion Labs, Inc. in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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