Midlands Mechanical, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FREMONT, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Midlands Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2015052823 |
| Address | 960 Schneider St. | City, State ZIP | FREMONT, NEBRASKA 68025 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1067918 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -96.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 10-foot step-ladder installing some piping in a new structure. The ladder started to "walk" and began to kick out. The employee reached up to the pipes to steady himself, but then fell and broke his wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2015, a worker at Midlands Mechanical, Inc. in FREMONT, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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