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MADISON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MADISON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer MADISON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Report ID 2015107820
Address 1601 Vine Street City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103
Event Date October 20, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
Secondary Source Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 238110 Inspection # 1100958
GPS Coordinates 39.95000, -75.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking on the sidewalk inside the construction perimeter. He tripped over a discharge hose and fell onto his side, breaking two ribs and puncturing a lung.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2015, a worker at MADISON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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