Beaumont Electric Co
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Beaumont Electric Co | Report ID | 2024087075 |
| Address | 870 Southeast 47th Terrace | City, State ZIP | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33904 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1766851 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.56000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a scissor lift to work on a light pole approximately 20 feet above the ground when a gust of wind tipped the lift over. The employee fell to the ground with the lift and sustained three broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a fractured pelvis. Outriggers were not used at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2024, a worker at Beaumont Electric Co in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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