New England Wire Technologies Corp.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | New England Wire Technologies Corp. | Report ID | 20171212222 |
| Address | 130 N Main Street | City, State ZIP | LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03585 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335929 | Inspection # | 1288005 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.21000, -71.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately eight feet off a step ladder and was hospitalized with a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2017, a worker at New England Wire Technologies Corp. in LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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