R & F Metals Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE
| Employer | R & F Metals Inc. | Report ID | 2016064872 |
| Address | 36281 Waterleaf Way | City, State ZIP | SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE 19975 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1154020 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.47000, -75.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder and attempting to step onto a roof when his foot slipped. The ladder gave way and he fell 13.5 feet to the ground, fracturing his wrist and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2016, a worker at R & F Metals Inc. in SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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