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Alltek Energy Systems, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — GLENMONT, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Alltek Energy Systems, Inc. in GLENMONT, NEW YORK
Employer Alltek Energy Systems, Inc. Report ID 2016032478
Address Capital Cities BMW in Glenmont, NY City, State ZIP GLENMONT, NEW YORK 12077
Event Date March 22, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 423730 Inspection # 1136405
GPS Coordinates 42.59000, -73.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee had been working on a 12- to 14-feet-high roof and was descending an extension ladder. The ladder was tied off and extended 3 feet above the roof at the time. The ladder slipped out from underneath the employee when he was at the top, and he fell 12 to 14 feet, suffering a hairline fracture of the pelvis and a broken pinky finger.

Incident Summary

On March 22, 2016, a worker at Alltek Energy Systems, Inc. in GLENMONT, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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