TRM Microwave
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | TRM Microwave | Report ID | 2016109560 |
| Address | 4 Sunset Lane | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03110 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334416 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.93000, -71.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 6-foot step ladder while replacing ceiling tiles and suffered a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2016, a worker at TRM Microwave in BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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