A&H SPORTSWEAR
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and dislocations — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | A&H SPORTSWEAR | Report ID | 2015096423 |
| Address | 610 ULHER RD | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18040 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 315299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -75.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was outside the west dock changing spotlights, using a 6-foot step ladder. The ladder shifted and fell over with the employee on it. The employee sustained a separated right shoulder, broken toe, broken right femur, and facial lacerations.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2015, a worker at A&H SPORTSWEAR in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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