Day & Zimmermann
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Day & Zimmermann | Report ID | 2015107972 |
| Address | Millstone Nuclear Power Plant, Rope Ferry Road | City, State ZIP | WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT 06385 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sheet metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -72.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A millwright tripped over the edge of 1/16" sheet metal and fell breaking a hip. The employee was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2015, a worker at Day & Zimmermann in WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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