Dale Construction
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Dale Construction | Report ID | 2018043895 |
| Address | 2400 Market Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1311534 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -75.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 23, 3018, an employee stepped back and fell approximately one story though a hole in the floor to a concrete floor below. He broke his wrist, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2018, a worker at Dale Construction in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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