CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 2024076406 |
| Address | 2160 Andrea Lane | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33912 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.53000, -81.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a muddy ladder when it shifted to the side. The employee fell to the ground and sustained a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(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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