DeFoe Corp.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BRONX, NEW YORK
| Employer | DeFoe Corp. | Report ID | 2015020064 |
| Address | Route 287 Exit 11 | City, State ZIP | BRONX, NEW YORK 10460 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Bridges, dams, locks |
| Secondary Source | Jackhammers-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84000, -73.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee fell approximately 7 feet off a highway retaining wall while lowering a jackhammer.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2015, a worker at DeFoe Corp. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with bridges, dams, locks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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