Direct Energy Solar
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Direct Energy Solar | Report ID | 2015085715 |
| Address | 165 Old Orchard Road | City, State ZIP | POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT 06259 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1084516 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.86000, -71.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder 16' from the ground. He reached to the left to drill into the side of the house and the ladder fell to the right.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2015, a worker at Direct Energy Solar in POMFRET CENTER, CONNECTICUT suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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