Northern Seamless Gutter Systems Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet - Fractures - NEWTON, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Northern Seamless Gutter Systems Inc. in NEWTON, New Jersey
Employer Northern Seamless Gutter Systems Inc.
Address 2 Love Road
City, State ZIP NEWTON, New Jersey 07860
Report ID 2015096535
Event Date September 8, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238170
Inspection # 1090377
GPS Coordinates 41.14000, -74.84000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was installing gutters from a ladder when he lost his balance and fell approximately 7 feet to the ground below. He broke his wrist and lower back.

Incident Summary

On September 8, 2015, a worker at Northern Seamless Gutter Systems Inc. in NEWTON, New Jersey suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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