SHUSTER Management, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | SHUSTER Management, LLC | Report ID | 2017099035 |
| Address | 360 9th Street | City, State ZIP | JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302 |
| Event Date | September 20, 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 | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roof trusses, joists |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -74.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 10 feet onto a concrete slab while laying decking on joists because of windy conditions. He suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2017, a worker at SHUSTER Management, LLC in JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 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 other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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