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Remco, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — MILLSBORO, DELAWARE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Remco, Inc. in MILLSBORO, DELAWARE
Employer Remco, Inc. Report ID 20171110956
Address BJ's Wholesale Club, 26676 Centerview Drive City, State ZIP MILLSBORO, DELAWARE 19966
Event Date November 14, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # 1278820
GPS Coordinates 38.57000, -75.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to repair a refrigeration unit when he fell approximately 12 feet to the ground from either a ladder or the top of the refrigeration unit. He suffered broken ribs and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 14, 2017, a worker at Remco, Inc. in MILLSBORO, DELAWARE suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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