Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TEKTON CONSTRUCTION, CORP., 1300 West Ave., MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending a jobsite-made ladder when he slipped and fell, breaking his right ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Ladders, unspecified
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