Sturm Heating, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
| Employer | Sturm Heating, Inc. | Report ID | 2016043327 |
| Address | 210 W Castle St, Fairchild AFB Bldg 2319 | City, State ZIP | FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON 99011 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.63000, -117.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a 10" piece of duct over a doorway when his belt was caught on the ladder, causing him to fall and break his wrist and elbow. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2016, a worker at Sturm Heating, Inc. in FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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