Universal Electrical Service Co Inc
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — KANE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Universal Electrical Service Co Inc | Report ID | 2016098761 |
| Address | Kane Hardwoods 95 Hardwood Drive | City, State ZIP | KANE, PENNSYLVANIA 16735 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -78.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a cable tray 15 feet above the ground. The employee was utilizing a fall protection harness in conjunction with a PFAS. As he tried to move from one location to another, he fell to the floor, shattering his right heel and fracturing his left ankle. His lanyard was not tied off at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2016, a worker at Universal Electrical Service Co Inc in KANE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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