Dattco Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Dattco Inc. | Report ID | 2016010162 |
| Address | 44 River Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06601 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Bus |
| Industry (NAICS) | 485113 | Inspection # | 1118947 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -73.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell/tripped on the bottom step as he exited a bus, falling to the asphalt pavement and landing on his knees. He tore his left and right quadriceps and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2016, a worker at Dattco Inc. in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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