Gloucester Terminals
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Gloucester Terminals | Report ID | 2015053205 |
| Address | 101 South King St. | City, State ZIP | GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 08030 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -75.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee performing diagnostic tests on a crane fell approximately 7.5 feet through an open hatch and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2015, a worker at Gloucester Terminals in GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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