Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087811 |
| Address | 28894 State Rd. 54 | City, State ZIP | WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA 33543 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Doors swinging and sliding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1771570 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.23000, -82.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 16-foot roof access ladder when the roof hatch closed and struck them, causing them to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2024, a worker at Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. in WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 27 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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