Troyer Valley Construction
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HURON, OHIO
| Employer | Troyer Valley Construction | Report ID | 2017065004 |
| Address | 609 Heron St. | City, State ZIP | HURON, OHIO 44839 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Guardrails, road dividers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1238403 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.38000, -82.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 2, 2017, an employee was installing a ceiling joist while standing on a ladder and guardrail when the guardrail failed, causing the employee to fall approximately 12 feet. The employee suffered a spleen laceration, abdominal bleeding, and an elbow fracture, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2017, a worker at Troyer Valley Construction in HURON, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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