Satellites Unlimited, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — MORRISTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Satellites Unlimited, LLC | Report ID | 2024098863 |
| Address | 19495 SE 80th St. | City, State ZIP | MORRISTON, FLORIDA 32668 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.21000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up a fixed wooden access ladder to the ceiling of a residential house. One of the ladder rungs failed, causing the employee to fall to the ground. He sustained a spiral fracture to his left leg.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2024, a worker at Satellites Unlimited, LLC in MORRISTON, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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