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E-J Electric Installation Company

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at E-J Electric Installation Company in LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK
Employer E-J Electric Installation Company Report ID 2016021766
Address TBTA Tunnel Vent, Borden Ave City, State ZIP LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK 11101
Event Date February 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1128650
GPS Coordinates 40.74000, -73.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell off a ladder and broke two ribs.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2016, a worker at E-J Electric Installation Company in LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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