Penn Recycling, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Penn Recycling, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032415 |
| Address | 2525 Trenton Ave. | City, State ZIP | WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 17701 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1218013 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -77.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the roof of the repair garage attempting to repair a leak and fell 20 feet through a skylight. The employee suffered various injuries such as head and back injuries, a collapsed lung, and a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2017, a worker at Penn Recycling, Inc. in WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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