J & J Sheetmetal Works
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ITHACA, NEW YORK
| Employer | J & J Sheetmetal Works | Report ID | 2015107985 |
| Address | 101 Dates Drive | City, State ZIP | ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.47000, -76.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell five feet from either a ladder or the HVAC unit to the concrete floor below while performing plenum work. The employee suffered a fractured collarbone, two fractures to the lower spine, and head lacerations.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2015, a worker at J & J Sheetmetal Works in ITHACA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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