American Iron Inc.
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Fractures — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | American Iron Inc. | Report ID | 2016087102 |
| Address | 55 Eagle Street | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1167292 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.65000, -73.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 35 feet while snapping bolts, suffering broken ribs and bruised lungs.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2016, a worker at American Iron Inc. in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level more than 30 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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