DS Property Preservation, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | DS Property Preservation, LLC | Report ID | 2017010360 |
| Address | 2 Merritt Place | City, State ZIP | NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 06854 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1203123 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.09000, -73.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through a hole in the second floor and suffered broken bones, lacerations, and contusions.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2017, a worker at DS Property Preservation, LLC in NORWALK, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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