B & L Welding, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | B & L Welding, LLC | Report ID | 2015063899 |
| Address | 6th and Walnut Streets | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18101 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1081848 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 12 feet through a floor opening on the 6th floor to the 5th floor. His harness was not attached at the time.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2015, a worker at B & L Welding, LLC in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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