The Napp-Greco Company
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | The Napp-Greco Company | Report ID | 2016109353 |
| Address | East 22nd Street and NJ-440, Across from IMTT West Gate | City, State ZIP | BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1184160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -74.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell into a hole that was 18 feet deep and was hospitalized with a broken nose and cheek and jaw injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2016, a worker at The Napp-Greco Company in BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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