Stanley Steemer of South Florida, Inc.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Stanley Steemer of South Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076175 |
| Address | 1328 Cardinal Ln | City, State ZIP | LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33462 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.57000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning an air duct when he lost balance and fell off a 6-foot ladder. He landed on the floor and sustained a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2024, a worker at Stanley Steemer of South Florida, Inc. in LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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