BRB CONTRACTORS, INC.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | BRB CONTRACTORS, INC. | Report ID | 2015021151 |
| Address | 233 West P Street | City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68528 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ground, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Wrenches-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -96.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening a bolt on a 16" pipe flange located 6" off the floor with a 3/4" ratchet wrench. The wrench broke, causing the employee to fall backwards and hit the ground. Upon falling to the ground, the employee's leg was fractured.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2015, a worker at BRB CONTRACTORS, INC. in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with ground, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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