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WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL, INC.

Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL, INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL, INC. Report ID 2024098654
Address 9555 SW 162nd Ave City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33196
Event Date September 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified Source of Injury Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
Secondary Source Water, liquids nonchemical
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.67000, -80.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was descending a ladder when hot water from a leaking water pipe splashed on his face causing him to jump off the ladder. He landed awkwardly, slipped, and fractured his left ankle.

Incident Summary

On September 17, 2024, a worker at WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL, INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 61 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified injuries.

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