Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC, 1155 Blue Road, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple pelvic region locations.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a scissor lift when a steel beam swung and struck the employee and the lift. The scissor lift tipped over, and the employee fell 10 feet to the concrete floor, suffering a fractured hip and pelvis.
HospitalizedMultiple pelvic region locationsAerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
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