J. W. Didado
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | J. W. Didado | Report ID | 2018032946 |
| Address | 937 Southern Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2018 | 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 | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -76.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a fiberglass extension ladder that was on a deck and leaning against the gutter of a house. The ladder slid out and the employee fell approximately 7 feet, landing on his chest. The employee sustained three broken ribs, a punctured lung and a strained elbow.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2018, a worker at J. W. Didado in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 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 extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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