RW Sidley Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PAINESVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | RW Sidley Inc. | Report ID | 2017065934 |
| Address | 436 Casement | City, State ZIP | PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.73000, -81.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering masonry materials using a boom truck. While the employee was on the back of the truck, a piece of equipment shook loose and struck the employee. The employee was knocked to the ground approximately 5 feet below, fracturing ribs and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2017, a worker at RW Sidley Inc. in PAINESVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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