Reeb Millwork Corporation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cuts, lacerations — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Reeb Millwork Corporation | Report ID | 2015020750 |
| Address | 600 Brighton Street | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015 |
| Event Date | February 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Material and personnel hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -75.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a door lifter, an employee became caught on the knob. The employee was lifted up in the air and fell 4 feet when released, sustaining a cut on the leg. The employee received stitches and was kept overnight.
Incident Summary
On February 24, 2015, a worker at Reeb Millwork Corporation in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with material and personnel hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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