Nelson Dock and Door Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Nelson Dock and Door Inc. | Report ID | 20241211760 |
| Address | Figures Toy Company, 12826 Commodity Palce | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33626 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | 1794932 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06000, -82.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a garage door when they fell 18 feet from an extension ladder to the ground and struck their head. The employee sustained a fractured skull.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2024, a worker at Nelson Dock and Door Inc. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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