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Reynolds Iron Works, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — SIDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Reynolds Iron Works, Inc. in SIDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Reynolds Iron Works, Inc. Report ID 2015085867
Address Forest Hills High School, 120 Lake Drive City, State ZIP SIDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA 15955
Event Date August 18, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet Source of Injury Porches, balconies, decks, patios
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.32000, -78.72000

Incident Narrative

An employee was spreading decking when he fell approximately 16 feet to the ground below. He was hospitalized overnight with a possible broken arm and fractured jaw, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 18, 2015, a worker at Reynolds Iron Works, Inc. in SIDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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