84 Lumber
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — DAVIE, FLORIDA
| Employer | 84 Lumber | Report ID | 2024087693 |
| Address | 3700 South State Road 7 | City, State ZIP | DAVIE, FLORIDA 33314 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423310 | Inspection # | 1771976 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.07000, -80.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder when he slipped and fell off the ladder to the ground. He was hospitalized with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2024, a worker at 84 Lumber in DAVIE, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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