Sunny Grove Landscaping and Nursery, Inc.
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sunny Grove Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076027 |
| Address | 15111 South Mallard Lane | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33913 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.48000, -81.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading palm trees onto a trailer when a palm tree slipped and knocked them to the ground. The employee was knocked unconscious and they fractured their elbow and knee.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2024, a worker at Sunny Grove Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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