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Fred Williams Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Fred Williams Inc. in CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Fred Williams Inc. Report ID 2017054425
Address 40 Erie Street City, State ZIP CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138
Event Date May 16, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # 1234037
GPS Coordinates 42.35000, -71.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell off a stepladder while installing a new HVAC unit, hitting the floor and suffering a head fracture.

Incident Summary

On May 16, 2017, a worker at Fred Williams Inc. in CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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