Barrett Paving Materials Inc
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — DEXTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Barrett Paving Materials Inc | Report ID | 2016054280 |
| Address | Watertown Airport-Runway 28, NYS Rt 12 22529 Airport Drive | City, State ZIP | DEXTER, NEW YORK 13634 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Rollers, compactors-construction |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.00000, -76.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While dismounting a roller, an employee's left foot became caught in the bottom step. The employee could not hold on and fell backwards onto stone and dirt, fracturing the left ankle and elbow.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2016, a worker at Barrett Paving Materials Inc in DEXTER, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with rollers, compactors-construction identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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