Westway Terminal Company, LLC
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Westway Terminal Company, LLC | Report ID | 2015075130 |
| Address | 2900 East Allegheny Avenue | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19134 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was donning a chemical suit when he lost his balance and fell. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2015, a worker at Westway Terminal Company, LLC in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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