SOUTHERN STRUCTURES INCORPORATED
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | SOUTHERN STRUCTURES INCORPORATED | Report ID | 2025077224 |
| Address | 334 CYPRESS ROAD | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34472 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Roof surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.08000, -81.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going up a ladder from the first level roof to the second level roof. The ladder slipped and the employee fell approximately 8 to 10 feet to the surface on the first level. The employee sustained fractures to three ribs and bruises on their arms and hands.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2025, a worker at SOUTHERN STRUCTURES INCORPORATED in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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