LLS Steel Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | LLS Steel Inc | Report ID | 2025076362 |
| Address | 1350 SW 165th St | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34473 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Existing opening, hole in constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1835892 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.98000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging steel when he fell through a hole in the floor, striking the ground approximately 30 feet below. He was hospitalized with nine broken ribs, lung injuries, and a brain injury.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2025, a worker at LLS Steel Inc in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with existing opening, hole in constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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