Heim Construction
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — DELANO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Heim Construction | Report ID | 2017065369 |
| Address | 21 Schultz Drive | City, State ZIP | DELANO, PENNSYLVANIA 18220 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Heat-environmental | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -76.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed a ladder onto an unguarded level below the work level when he became dizzy and blacked out from dehydration and fatigue. He fell about 6 feet onto the concrete below, suffering head injuries, a fractured clavicle, and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2017, a worker at Heim Construction in DELANO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with structures and surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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