Ledvance LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ledvance LLC | Report ID | 2017032774 |
| Address | 1 Jackson Street | City, State ZIP | WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 16901 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1221049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -77.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 27, 2017, an employee fell approximately 12 feet through a hole on the furnace deck and struck the floor below, suffering left shoulder, left internal, and facial abrasions that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2017, a worker at Ledvance LLC in WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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