Catholic Cemeteries
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Catholic Cemeteries | Report ID | 20171211958 |
| Address | 2015 Wellwood Ave. | City, State ZIP | FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK 11735 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Culverts, nonconfined ditches |
| Secondary Source | Scaffolds-staging, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 812220 | Inspection # | 1284036 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -73.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was blowing snow off a platform when the platform moved. The employee then fell approximately 10 feet into a grave, fracturing the left ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2017, a worker at Catholic Cemeteries in FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with culverts, nonconfined ditches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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