The Order of Saint Paul, First Hermit-The Pauline Fathers
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Order of Saint Paul, First Hermit-The Pauline Fathers | Report ID | 2018032941 |
| Address | 654 Ferry Street | City, State ZIP | DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18901 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 813110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -75.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dusting a window sill from a 6-foot step ladder when the employee fell to the ground, suffering a hand laceration and bruised ribs resulting in breathing difficulty that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2018, a worker at The Order of Saint Paul, First Hermit-The Pauline Fathers in DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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