EPIC Contracting, Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | EPIC Contracting, Inc | Report ID | 2015030367 |
| Address | 465 Washington Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 3/5/15 around noon, an employee fell approximately 8' from a ladder when the ductwork he was releasing swung down, hit the ladder, and rocked it. The employee sustained two left arm fractures (wrist and elbow) and a possible pelvis fracture. The employee was transported to ECMC where he was treated and released.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2015, a worker at EPIC Contracting, Inc in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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