Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. | Report ID | 2024098912 |
| Address | 1501 NW N River Dr | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541350 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.78000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on formwork conducting a threshold inspection when their foot became caught in rebar. They tripped and fell two feet to the ground, resulting in a fractured tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2024, a worker at Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with structural elements n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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