New Wave Custom Woodworking, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — WHITE MILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | New Wave Custom Woodworking, Inc. | Report ID | 2015041967 |
| Address | 8 Riverside Drive | City, State ZIP | WHITE MILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 18473 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337122 | Inspection # | 1056525 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.52000, -75.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee fell through a leaking skylight he was repairing. He fell approximately 12 feet to the concrete floor below and broke several ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2015, a worker at New Wave Custom Woodworking, Inc. in WHITE MILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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